Exodus 5:17 CPDV

¹⁵  And the first among the sons of Israel came, and they cried out to Pharaoh, saying: 'Why do act against your servants in this way?

¹⁶  Straw is not given to us, and yet the same amount of bricks is commanded. So we, your servants, are cut up by scourging, and injustice is done against your people.'

¹⁷  And he said: 'You are idle. And for this reason you say, 'We shall go and sacrifice to the Lord.'

¹⁸  Therefore, go and work. Straw will not be given to you, and you will return the customary number of bricks.'

¹⁹  And the first among the sons of Israel saw themselves in a crisis, because it was said to them, 'Nothing at all will be lessened from the bricks throughout each day.'