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

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

18 So Abraham said to God, “May Ishmael live under your special blessing!”

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

18 Then Abraham said to God, “Please let Ishmael be the son you promised.”

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

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

18 Then Abraham said to God, “Why not let Ishmael be my heir?” 

18 So Abraham said to God, “If only Ishmael were acceptable to You!”

18 And Abraham said to God, “O that Ishmael might live in your sight!”

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

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

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