New International Version (NIV)
42Because the Lord kept vigil that night to bring them out of Egypt, on this night all the Israelites are to keep vigil to honor the Lord for the generations to come.
Exodus 12:42
Exodus 12:42 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
42It is a night 12:42 Or of vigilto be observed for the Lord, for having brought them out of the land of Egypt; this night is for the Lord, 12:42 Or of vigilto be observed by all the sons of Israel throughout their generations.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
42It is a night to be observed for the Lord for having brought them out from the land of Egypt; this night is for the Lord, to be observed by all the sons of Israel throughout their generations.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
42It is a night of watching to be observed for the Lord for having brought them out of the land of Egypt; this [same] night is for the Lord, to be observed and celebrated by all the Israelites throughout their generations.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
42Because the Lord kept a vigil that night to bring them out of the land of Egypt, this same night is to be a vigil to the Lord, to be observed by all the Israelites for the generations to come.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
42The Lord kept watch that night to bring them out of Egypt. So on that same night every year all the Israelites must keep watch. They must do it to honor the Lord for all time to come.