Verse Comparison: Genesis 17:4
American Standard Version
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be the father of a multitude of nations.
Amplified® Bible
As for Me, behold, My covenant (solemn pledge) is with you, and you shall be the father of many nations.
Contemporary English Version
I promise that you will be the father of many nations. That's why I now change your name from Abram to Abraham.
Darby English Version
It is I: behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of a multitude of nations.
Good News Bible
"I make this covenant with you: I promise that you will be the ancestor of many nations.
King James Version
As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.
New American Standard Bible
"As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, And you will be the father of a multitude of nations.
New International Version
"As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations.
New King James Version
'As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you, and you shall be a father of many nations.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"As for Me, behold, My covenant dwells with you, And people will know you as the father of a multitude of nations.
Revised Standard Version
"Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations.
Young's Literal Translation
`I -- lo, My covenant `is' with thee, and thou hast become father of a multitude of nations;
