World English Bible
Genesis 6:11
“The earth was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.”
Verse in context — Genesis 6
9
This is the history of the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time. Noah walked with God.
10
Noah became the father of three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
11
The earth was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.
12
God saw the earth, and saw that it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth.
13
God said to Noah, "The end of all flesh has come before me, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
About Genesis
The book of beginnings, describing creation, humanity’s fall, God’s promises, and the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph).
Explore all chapters of Genesis →