Genesis 31:49
Genesis 31:49 New Living Translation (NLT)
But it was also called Mizpah (which means “watchtower”), for Laban said, “May the LORD keep watch between us to make sure that we keep this covenant when we are out of each other’s sight.
Genesis 31:48-50 The Message (MSG)
Laban said, “This monument of stones will be a witness, beginning now, between you and me.” (That’s why it is called Galeed—Witness Monument.) It is also called Mizpah (Watchtower) because Laban said, “GOD keep watch between you and me when we are out of each other’s sight. If you mistreat my daughters or take other wives when there’s no one around to see you, God will see you and stand witness between us.”
Genesis 31:49 King James Version (KJV)
and Mizpah; for he said, The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.
Genesis 31:49 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
and Mizpah, for he said, “May the LORD watch between you and me when we are absent one from the other.
Genesis 31:49 New Century Version (NCV)
It was also called Mizpah, because Laban said, “Let the LORD watch over us while we are separated from each other.
Genesis 31:49 American Standard Version (ASV)
and Mizpah, for he said, Jehovah watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.
Genesis 31:49 New International Version (NIV)
It was also called Mizpah, because he said, “May the LORD keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.
Genesis 31:49 New King James Version (NKJV)
also Mizpah, because he said, “May the LORD watch between you and me when we are absent one from another.
Genesis 31:49 Amplified Bible (AMP)
and Mizpah (watchtower), for Laban said, “May the LORD watch between you and me when we are absent from one another.