1And I said: O Eternal Mighty One! Why have you given him such power?
2To destroy the human race in its works upon the earth?
3And he answered me: Hear, Abraham! Those who desire evil.
4And all those I hated among those who practice wickedness.
5I gave them power, and they would be allowed to be loved by them.
6I said: O Eternal! Why did you will that evil be desired in the hearts of men?
7Because you are angered with what was chosen by you against the one who does vain works.
8And he said: I grieve for the nations because of you and because of your people's seed.