9. And he did not spare the place of Lot's sojourn, and he abhorred them because of the arrogance of their words.
10. He did not take pity on them, destroying an entire people, who even extolled themselves concerning their sins.
11. And this was so with six hundred thousand men, who were gathered together in the hardness of their hearts. And if even a single obstinate person had escaped unpunished, it would be a wonder.
12. For mercy and wrath are with him. He is powerful in forgiveness, and he pours forth wrath.
13. As is his mercy, so also is his correction; he judges a man according to his works.
14. The sinner, in his violations, will not escape; but the patience of the One who shows mercy will not be diminished.