Wherefore have we fasted, 'say they', and thou seest not? 'wherefore' have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find 'your own' pleasure, and exact all your labors.
Whi fastiden we, and thou biheldist not; we mekiden oure soulis, and thou knewist not? Lo! youre wille is foundun in þe dai of youre fastyng, and ye axen alle youre dettouris.