15
But the priests, prostrating themselves before the altar in their priests' vestments, called unto heaven upon Him that made a law concerning things given to be kept, that they should safely be preserved for such as had committed them to be kept.
16
Then whoso had looked the high priest in the face, it would have wounded his heart; for his countenance and the changing of his color declared the inward agony of his mind.
17
For the man was so encompassed with fear and horror of body, that it was manifest to those who looked upon him what sorrow he had now in his heart.
18
Others ran flocking out of their houses to make general supplication, because the place was likely to come into contempt.
19
And the women, girt with sackcloth under their breasts, abounded in the streets; and the virgins who were kept in ran, some to the gates and some to the walls, and others looked out of the windows.
Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.