3. in the name of the Lord, who rules heaven and earth, that you won't choose a wife for my son Isaac from the people here in the land of Canaan.
4. Instead, go back to the land where I was born and find a wife for him from among my relatives.”
5. But the servant asked, “What if the young woman I choose refuses to leave home and come here with me? Should I send Isaac there to look for a wife?”
6. “No!” Abraham answered. “Don't ever do that, no matter what.
7. The Lord who rules heaven brought me here from the land where I was born and promised that he would give this land to my descendants for ever. When you go back there, the Lord will send his angel ahead of you to help you find a wife for my son.
8. If the woman refuses to come along, you don't have to keep this promise. But don't ever take my son back there.”
9. So the servant gave Abraham his word that he would do everything he had been told to do.
29-30. Her brother Laban heard her tell what the servant had said, and he saw the ring and the bracelets she was wearing. So Laban ran out to Abraham's servant, who was standing by his camels at the well.
31. Then Laban said, “The Lord has brought you safely here. Come home with me. There's no need for you to keep on standing outside. I have a room ready for you in our house, and there's also a place for your camels.”
32. Abraham's servant went home with Laban, where Laban's servants unloaded his camels and gave them straw and feed. Then they brought water into the house, so Abraham's servant and his men could wash their feet.
33. After that, they brought in food. But the servant said, “Before I eat, I must tell you why I have come.”“Go ahead and tell us,” Laban answered.
34. The servant explained:I am Abraham's servant.
35. The Lord has been good to my master and has made him very rich. He has given him many sheep, goats, cattle, camels, and donkeys, as well as a lot of silver and gold, and many slaves.
36. Sarah, my master's wife, didn't have any children until she was very old. Then she had a son, and my master has given him everything.
37. I solemnly promised my master that I would do what he said. And he told me, “Don't choose a wife for my son from the women in this land of Canaan.
38. Instead, go back to the land where I was born and find a wife for my son from among my relatives.”
39. I asked my master, “What if the young woman refuses to come with me?”
40. My master answered, “I have always obeyed the Lord, and he will send his angel to help you find my son a wife from among my own relatives.
41. But if they refuse to let her come back with you, then you are freed from your promise.”
42. When I came to the well today, I silently prayed, “You, Lord, are the God my master Abraham worships, so please lead me to a wife for his son
43. while I am here at the well. When a young woman comes out to get water, I'll ask her to give me a drink.