81Now, unto what shall I liken the children of Zion? I will liken them unto the parable of the woman and the unjust judge, for men ought always to pray and not to faint, which saith—
82There was in a city a judge which feared not God, neither regarded man.
83And there was a widow in that city, and she came unto him, saying: Avenge me of mine adversary.
84And he would not for a while, but afterward he said within himself: Though I fear not God, nor regard man, yet because this widow troubleth me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
85Thus will I liken the children of Zion.
86Let them importune at the feet of the judge;
87And if he heed them not, let them importune at the feet of the governor;
88And if the governor heed them not, let them importune at the feet of the president;
89And if the president heed them not, then will the Lord arise and come forth out of his hiding place, and in his fury vex the nation;
90And in his hot displeasure, and in his fierce anger, in his time, will cut off those wicked, unfaithful, and unjust stewards, and appoint them their portion among hypocrites, and unbelievers;

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