1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Genesis 17:18 And he said to God: O that Ismael may live before thee.

Before thee, under thy protection, and in a virtuous manner. (Menochius) --- He seems to be satisfied, though God should not bless him with any more children, provided this one may live worthy of God. (Haydock)