²⁷ ran away from me secretly,^[a] and stole from me by not keeping me informed. Otherwise, I could have sent you off with a party and singing, accompanied by a band playing tambourines and harps. ²⁸ As it is, you didn’t even allow me to kiss my grandchildren^[b] and daughters goodbye! You’ve acted foolishly. ²⁹ It’s actually in my power to do some serious^[c] evil to you, but last night the God of your father told me, ‘Be careful what you say to Jacob whether good or evil.’