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.
20. For your counsel is not within the ability of man.
21. But all who worship you are certain of this: that one's life, if it should be tested, shall be crowned, and if it should be in tribulation, shall be delivered, and if it should be corrected, shall be permitted to approach your mercy.
22. For you are not delighted with our perdition. For, after a storm, you create tranquility, and after tears and weeping, you pour out exultation.
23. May your name, O God of Israel, be blessed forever."