'Why have we fasted,' [they say,] 'and You have not seen? [Why] have we afflicted our souls, and You take no notice?' "In fact, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, And exploit all your laborers.
"Zertarako egin barau, zuk ez ikustekotan? -diote-. Zertarako zigortu geure buruak, zu ez konturatzekotan?" Hara, barau-egunez ere negoziotan zabiltzate, zeuen langileak lanera behartuz.