2 Peter 2:9

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,
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7And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:and delivered righteous Lot, who was very distressed by the lustful life of the wicked

8(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)(for that righteous man dwelling among them was tormented in his righteous soul from day to day with seeing and hearing lawless deeds):

9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,

10But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;

11Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.whereas angels, though greater in might and power, don’t bring a railing judgment against them before the Lord.

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Both translations

King James Version

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:

World English Bible

the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,

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