Genesis 17:18
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordAnd Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee!
— Genesis 17:18, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Abraham said to God, "Oh that Ishmael might live before you!"
American Standard Version (ASV)
And Abraham said unto God, Oh that Ishmael might live before thee!
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
And Abraham saith unto God, 'O that Ishmael may live before Thee;'