^{3 Ref} and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

^{4 Ref} And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

^{5 Ref} yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest she wear me out by her continual coming.

^{6 Ref} And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith.

^{7 Ref} And shall not God avenge his elect, that cry to him day and night, and `yet' he is longsuffering over them?