At the risk of our lives we get our food because robbers lurk in the countryside.

This bread of ours was warm when we packed it in our homes the day we started out to meet you, but now it is dry and hard.

Seven women will grab hold of one man at that time. They will say, “We will provide our own food, we will provide our own clothes; but let us belong to you – take away our shame!”

Only do not rebel against the Lord, and do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their protection has turned aside from them, but the Lord is with us. Do not fear them!”