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,
8. and the foolish said to the prudent, Give us of your oil, because our lamps are going out;
9. and the prudent answered, saying--Lest there may not be sufficient for us and you, go ye rather unto those selling, and buy for yourselves.
10. `And while they are going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those ready went in with him to the marriage-feasts, and the door was shut;
11. and afterwards come also do the rest of the virgins, saying, Sir, sir, open to us;