19. For I know him that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and justice, in order that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham what he hath spoken of him.
20. And Jehovah said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grievous,
21. I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come to me; and if not, I will know it.
22. And the men turned thence, and went towards Sodom; and Abraham remained yet standing before Jehovah.
23. And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also cause the righteous to perish with the wicked?