^{2 Ref} Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

^{3 Ref} And there was a widow in that city; and she came 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 by her continual coming she weary me.

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

^{7 Ref} And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?