Genesis 31:31
King James Version (KJV)
And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Lest thou shouldest take thy daughters from me by force.
World English Bible (WEB)
Jacob answered Laban, "Because I was afraid, for I said, 'Lest you should take your daughters from me by force.'
Genesis 31:31 Cross References
And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.
And Laban said to Jacob, What hast thou done, that thou hast stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword?
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
