1 And he spoke a parable unto them [to this end], that it behooves [us] always to pray and not faint,

2 saying, There was in a city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man;

3 and there was a widow in that city, and she came unto him, saying, Defend me from my adversary.

4 And he would not for a while, but afterward he said within himself, Though I do not fear God, nor regard man,

5 yet because this widow troubles me, I will do her justice, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge says.

7 And shall not God avenge his own elect who cry day and night unto him though he bears long regarding them?

8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth?