17. Noah was found to be perfect and just, and so, in the time of wrath, he was made a reconciliation.
18. As a result, there was a remnant left for the earth, when the great flood was made.
19. The covenants of the world were placed with him, so that all flesh would not be wiped away by the great flood.
20. Abraham was the great father of a multitude of nations, and no one was found to be like him in glory. He observed the law of the Most High, and he formed a covenant with him.
21. In his flesh, he caused the covenant to stand, and when tested, he was found to be faithful.
22. Therefore, by an oath, he gave glory to him among his people, so as to increase him like the dust of the earth,
23. and to exalt his offspring like the stars, and to give an inheritance to them from sea to sea, and from the river even to the ends of the earth.
24. And he acted in like manner toward Isaac, because of his father Abraham.
25. The Lord gave the blessing of all the nations to him, and he confirmed his covenant upon the head of Jacob.
26. He acknowledged him in his blessings, and he gave an inheritance to him, and he distributed to him the portion of the twelve tribes.
27. And he preserved for him men of mercy, who were found to have grace before the eyes of all flesh.