11. But, continuing in prayer with tears, she beseeched God, so that he would liberate her from this reproach.
12. And it happened on the third day, while she was completing her prayer, blessing the Lord,
13. that she said: "Blessed is your name, O God of our fathers, who, though you had been angry, will show mercy. And in time of tribulation, you dismiss the sins of those who call upon you.
14. To you, O Lord, I turn my face; to you, I direct my eyes.
15. I beg you, O Lord, that you may absolve me from the chains of this reproach, or at least take me away from the earth.
16. You know, O Lord, that I have never coveted a husband, and I have preserved my soul clean from all impure desire.
17. I have never mingled myself with those who play. And I have not presented myself as a participant with those who walk with levity.
18. But I consented to accept a husband, in your fear, not in my lust.
19. And, either I was unworthy of them, or they perhaps were not worthy of me. For perhaps you have preserved me for another husband.