Genesis 31:29
29 I have the power to harm you; but last night the God of your father said to me, 'Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.'
Other Translations of Genesis 31:29
King James Version
29 It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
English Standard Version
29 It is in my power to do you harm. But the God of your
The Message
29 If I had a mind to, I could destroy you right now, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, 'Be careful what you do to Jacob, whether good or bad.'
New King James Version
29 It is in my power to do you harm, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, 'Be careful that you speak to Jacob neither good nor bad.'
New Living Translation
29 I could destroy you, but the God of your father appeared to me last night and warned me, 'Leave Jacob alone!'
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 31:29