Berean Standard Bible
“Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes—”
Abraham intercedes with God for Sodom, asking whether he would spare the city if righteous people are found in it. He begins his plea with humility.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes—
World English Bible (WEB)
Abraham answered, “See now, I have taken it on myself to speak to the Lord, although I am dust and ashes.
King James Version (KJV)
And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:
American Standard Version (ASV)
And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but dust and ashes:
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And Abraham answering said, Truly, I who am only dust, have undertaken to put my thoughts before the Lord:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y Abraham replicó y dijo: He aquí ahora que he comenzado á hablar á mi Señor, aunque soy polvo y ceniza:
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Y Abraham volvió a decir: ―Puesto que ya comencé a hablar a mi Señor, te ruego que me escuches, aunque tan solo soy un ser humano.
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