Genesis 19:17-19

17When they had brought them outside, 1one said, “2Escape for your life! 3Do not look behind you, and do not stay 4anywhere in the 5surrounding area; escape to 6the 7mountains, or you will be swept away.”

18But Lot said to them, “Oh no, my lords!

19Now behold, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have magnified your compassion, which you have shown me by saving my life; but I cannot escape to the 8mountains, for the disaster will overtake me and I will die;