Contemporary English Version
They invited me four times, but each time I refused to go.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And they sent to me according to this word, four times: and I answered them after the same manner.

And they sent to me according to this word, four times: and I answered them after the same manner.

four times

Judges 16:6,10,15-20 And Dalila said to Samson: Tell me, I beseech thee, wherein thy greatest strength lieth, and what it is, wherewith if thou wert bound, thou couldst not break loose. . . .

Proverbs 7:21 Immediately he followeth her as an ox led to be a victim, and as a lamb playing the wanton, and not knowing that he is drawn like a fool to bonds,

Luke 18:5 Yet because this widow is troublesome to me, I will avenge her, lest continually coming she weary me.

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast and unmoveable: always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Galatians 2:5 To whom we yielded not by subjection: no, not for an hour: that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

and I answered

Proverbs 14:15 The innocent believeth every word: the discreet man considereth his steps. No good shall come to the deceitful son: but the wise servant shall prosper in his dealings, and his way shall be made straight.