1 And he spoke a parable to them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;

2 saying, There was in a city a judge, who didn't fear God, and didn't regard man:

3 and there was a widow in that city; and she came often to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.

4 And he would not for awhile: but after these things he said to himself, Though I don't fear God, nor regard man;

5 yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest she wear me out by her continual coming.

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

7 And will not God avenge his elect, that cry to him day and night, and [yet] he is long-suffering over them?

8 I say to you{}, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?