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but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.
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As the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
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But at midnight there was a cry, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.'
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Then all those maidens rose and trimmed their lamps.
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And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.