21. And the king of Sodom said to Abram, Give me the persons and keep the goods for yourself.
22. But Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lifted up my hand and sworn to the Lord, God Most High, the Possessor and Maker of heaven and earth,
23. That I would not take a thread or a shoelace or anything that is yours, lest you should say, I have made Abram rich.
24. [Take all] except only what my young men have eaten and the share of the men [allies] who went with me–Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.