11. Then Sarah stood by the window, raised her arms in prayer, and said:“God of mercy, worthy of our praise,may your name always be honoured,may all your creation praise you for ever.
12. “Lord, I look to you for help.
13. Speak the word and set me free from this life;then I will no longer have to hear these insults.
14. You know, O Lord, that I'm still a virgin;I have never been defiled by a man.
15. Never have I disgraced myself or my father's name,as long as we have lived in this land of exile.My father has no other child to be his heir,and there is no relative whom I can marry.I have already lost seven husbands,so why should I live any longer?But if it is not your will to take my life,at least show mercy to me.Don't let me hear those insults again!”