11. The earth was very sinful in God's eyes. It was full of mean and harmful acts.
12. God saw how sinful the earth had become. All of the people on earth were leading very sinful lives.
13. So God said to Noah, "I am going to put an end to all people. They have filled the earth with their harmful acts. You can be sure that I am going to destroy both them and the earth.
14. "So make yourself an ark out of cypress wood. Make rooms in it. Cover it with tar inside and out.