22Claiming to be wise, they became fools,

23and changed the esteem of the incorruptible Elohim into the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds and of four-footed beasts and of reptiles.

24Therefore Elohim gave them up to uncleanness in the lust of their hearts, to disrespect their bodies among themselves,

25who changed the truth of Elohim into the falsehood, and worshipped and served what was created rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amĕn.

26Because of this Elohim gave them over to degrading passions. For even their women exchanged natural relations for what is against nature,

27and likewise, the men also, having left natural relations with woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing indecency, and receiving back the reward which was due for their straying.

28And even as they did not think it worth- while to possess the knowledge of Elohim, Elohim gave them over to a worthless mind, to do what is improper,

29having been filled with all unrighteousness, whoring, wickedness, greed, evil; filled with envy, murder, fighting, deceit, evil habits; whisperers,

30slanderers, haters of Elohim, insolent, proud, boasters, devisers of evils, disobedient to parents,

31without discernment, covenant breakers, unloving, unforgiving, ruthless;

32who, though they know the righteousness of Elohim, that those who practise such deserve death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practise them.

Rom. 1