^{12 Ref} And she saith to him, `Nay, my brother, do not humble me, for it is not done so in Israel; do not this folly.

^{13 Ref} And I -- whither do I cause my reproach to go? and thou -- thou art as one of the fools in Israel; and now, speak, I pray thee, unto the king; for he doth not withhold me from thee.'