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Tokens and memorials are not without use. The "Mizpah" on seal or ring, on locket or in book, may well bring to mind those absent, and even serve to draw the thoughts to God. The daughter, whose home is among strangers, will think of the fond mother who made that parting gift, and whose wish and prayer seems to be contained in that little word. The son, far off in a foreign land, carries with him a memorial of the same kind; and when he reads that word his thoughts go back to the home of his childhood, a father and mother's loving words and earnest prayers come back to his mind, his heart is softened, and he remembers Him who is above all, whose eye is in every place, and now watches over both him and those at home.

(F. Bourdillon, M. A.).

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KJV: And Mizpah; for he said, The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.

WEB: and Mizpah, for he said, "Yahweh watch between me and you, when we are absent one from another.