But he was unwilling and went and threw him in prison until he should pay back what was owed.
and say, ‘Thus says the king, “Put this man in prison and feed him sparingly with bread and water until I come back safely.” ’ ”
He who shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor Will himself also call and not be answered.
So, his fellow slave fell to the ground and was pleading with him, saying, ‘Have patience with me and I will repay you.’
So, when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and came and reported to their lord all that had happened.