King James Version (KJV)
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
Modern English
For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his own possession.
Hebrew
כִּֽי יַעֲקֹ֣ב בָּחַ֣ר ל֣וֹ יָ֑הּ יִ֝שְׂרָאֵ֗ל לִסְגֻלָּתֽוֹ׃
kiy yaʿaqob baḥar lvo yah yishraʾel lisgulatvo