Genesis 18:27-29

New Century Version

²⁷ Then Abraham said, “Though I am only dust and ashes, I have been brave to speak to the Lord. ²⁸ What if there are only forty-five good people in the city? Will you destroy the whole city for the lack of five good people?”

The Lord said, “If I find forty-five there, I will not destroy the city.”

²⁹ Again Abraham said to him, “If you find only forty good people there, will you destroy the city?”

The Lord said, “If I find forty, I will not destroy it.”