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Genesis 31:20

New International Version

20 Moreover, Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him he was running away.

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American Standard Version

And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.

Christian Standard Bible

And Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean, not telling him that he was fleeing.

English Standard Version

And Jacob tricked Laban the Aramean, by not telling him that he intended to flee.

King James Version

And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.

New American Standard Bible

And Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was fleeing.

New King James Version

And Jacob stole away, unknown to Laban the Syrian, in that he did not tell him that he intended to flee.

New Living Translation

Jacob outwitted Laban the Aramean, for they set out secretly and never told Laban they were leaving.

World English Bible

Jacob deceived Laban the Syrian, in that he didn’t tell him that he was running away.