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29 It is in my power to do you harm, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, ‘Take care that you not speak to Jacob either good or bad.’ 30 Now you surely have gone away because you longed desperately after your father’s house, yet why have you stolen my gods?”

31 Then Jacob answered and said to Laban, “Because I was afraid, for I thought that you would take your daughters from me by force.

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29 I have the power to harm you;(A) but last night the God of your father(B) said to me, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’(C) 30 Now you have gone off because you longed to return to your father’s household.(D) But why did you steal(E) my gods?(F)

31 Jacob answered Laban, “I was afraid, because I thought you would take your daughters away from me by force.(G)

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