22. And I say to the Levites, that they be cleansed, and, coming in, keeping the gates, to sanctify the sabbath-day. Also, this, remember for me, O my God, and have pity on me, according to the abundance of Thy kindness.
23. Also, in those days, I have seen the Jews [who] have settled women of Ashdod, of Ammon, of Moab.
24. And of their sons, half are speaking Ashdoditish--and are not knowing to speak Jewish--and according to the language of people and people.
25. And I strive with them, and declare them vile, and smite certain of them, and pluck off their hair, and cause them to swear by God, `Ye do not give your daughters to their sons, nor do ye take of their daughters to your sons, and to yourselves.