19 For I have chosen[a] him so that he will command his children and his house after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. This is how the Lord will fulfill to Abraham what He promised him.”

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 18:19 Lit known

19 For I have chosen him(A), so that he will direct his children(B) and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord(C) by doing what is right and just,(D) so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.”(E)

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How happy are those who uphold justice,
who practice righteousness at all times.(A)

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Blessed are those who act justly,(A)
    who always do what is right.(B)

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Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)

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To do what is right and just
    is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.(A)

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