^{7 Ref} and righteous Lot, worn down by the conduct in lasciviousness of the impious, He did rescue,

^{8 Ref} for in seeing and hearing, the righteous man, dwelling among them, day by day the righteous soul with unlawful works was harassing.

^{9 Ref} The Lord hath known to rescue pious ones out of temptation, and unrighteous ones to a day of judgment, being punished, to keep,