Genesis 17:18

Abraham said to God, “O that ¹  Ishmael might live before you!” ² 

biblegateway Gen 17:18

And Abraham said to God, "If only Ishmael might live under your blessing!"

biblegateway Gen 17:18

And Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before You!"

biblegateway Gen 17:18

And Abraham said to God, "Yes, may Ishmael enjoy your special blessing!"

biblegateway Gen 17:18

Recovering, Abraham said to God, "Oh, keep Ishmael alive and well before you!"

SABDAweb Gen 17:18

And Abraham said to God, If only Ishmael’s life might be your care!

bibleoremus Gen 17:18

And Abraham said to God, "O that Ishmael might live in your sight!"

biblegateway Gen 17:18

And Abraham said to God, "Oh, that Ishmael might live before You!"

biblegateway Gen 17:18

Abraham said to God, “O that ¹  Ishmael might live before you!” ² 

¹ tn The wish is introduced with the Hebrew particle לוּ (lu), “O that.”

² tn Or “live with your blessing.”