1. And the whole earth was of one language and of one speech.
2. And it came to pass as they journeyed from the east that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.
3. And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick instead of stone and slime instead of mortar.
4. And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
5. And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the sons of the man built.