¹ The whole earth was of one language and of one speech.

⁹ For then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that they may all call on the name of Yahweh, to serve him shoulder to shoulder.

¹⁸ In that day there shall be five cities in the land of Egypt that speak the language of Canaan, and swear to Yahweh of hosts; one shall be called The city of destruction.

⁶ When this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were bewildered, because everyone heard them speaking in his own language.