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Exodus 31:16

Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant.
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Therefore the people of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, observing the Sabbath throughout their generations, as a covenant forever.

New International Version

The Israelites are to observe the Sabbath, celebrating it for the generations to come as a lasting covenant.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Let the sons of Israel keep the Sabbath, and let them celebrate it throughout their generations. It is an everlasting covenan