Verse Comparison: Deuteronomy 32:9
American Standard Version
For Jehovah's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
Amplified® Bible
For the Lord's portion is His people; Jacob (Israel) is the lot of His inheritance.
Contemporary English Version
but the LORD himself takes care of Israel.
Darby English Version
For Jehovah's portion is his people; Jacob the lot of his inheritance.
Good News Bible
but Jacob's descendants he chose for himself.
King James Version
For the LORD's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.
New American Standard Bible
"For the LORD'S portion is His people; Jacob is the allotment of His inheritance.
New International Version
For the LORD's portion is his people,
Jacob his allotted inheritance.
New King James Version
For the LORD's portion is His people;
Jacob is the place of His inheritance.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
" For the LORD reserves His people as His portion ; Jacob represents the allotment of His inheritance.
Revised Standard Version
For the LORD's portion is his people, Jacob his allotted heritage.
Young's Literal Translation
For Jehovah's portion `is' His people, Jacob `is' the line of His inheritance.