Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Then said I, O Lord GOD, cease, I beseech thee: by whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then said I, O Lord Jehovah, cease, I beseech thee: how shall Jacob stand? for he is small.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then said I, O Lord God, let there be an end: how will Jacob be able to keep his place? for he is small.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Then said I, O Lord Jehovah, cease, I beseech thee! How shall Jacob arise? for he is small.

World English Bible (WEB)

Then I said, "Lord Yahweh, stop, I beg you! How could Jacob stand? For he is small."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`Lord Jehovah, cease, I pray Thee, How doth Jacob arise -- for he `is' small?'