1. `Then shall the reign of the heavens be likened to ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went forth to meet the bridegroom;
2. and five of them were prudent, and five foolish;
3. they who were foolish having taken their lamps, did not take with themselves oil;
4. and the prudent took oil in their vessels, with their lamps.
5. `And the bridegroom tarrying, they all nodded and were sleeping,
6. and in the middle of the night a cry was made, Lo, the bridegroom doth come; go ye forth to meet him.
7. `Then rose all those virgins, and trimmed their lamps,