Genesis 17:18

Genesis 17:18 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18And Abraham said to God, “If only Ishmael might live under your blessing!”

18And Abraham said to God, “Oh that Ishmael might live before You!”

18And Abraham said to God, “Oh, that Ishmael [my firstborn] might live before You!”

18And Abraham said to God, “O that Ishmael might live under Your blessing!”

18And Abraham said unto God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!

18And Abraham saide vnto God, Oh, that Ishmael might liue in thy sight.

18Abraham said to God, “Oh that Ishmael might live before you!”

18Abraham said to God, “I really wish Ishmael could receive your blessing!”

18So Abraham said to God, ‘I would be happy if you would bless Ishmael as my son.’

18And Abraham says to God, “O that Ishmael may live before You”;