11 ¶ And because the women were given high places in the land, therefore was their recompense high also, and the money that they did earn, it was a large sum.
12 And so it came to pass that certain men that were mean of spirit forsook their labours and became idle. And when men spake unto them concerning it and upbraided them, they answered them, saying, Wherefore should we go about it? And why should we toil? Are not our wives diligent, and do they not provide for us according to their means?
13 And they that heard them were filled with a great aversion, and they were glad in their hearts that in all the land of En there were few men like unto these.
14 ¶ Now there was a certain man and he did imbibe of the juice of the grape in a manner that was not wise.
15 And every night when he returned unto his habitation he was full up with strong drink; and because he sought his bedchamber in vain, therefore would he make him a couch upon the mat that was nigh unto the gate.
16 And it was a sore trial unto his wife, for she knew not what to do. And she did cast about in her mind, seeking to devise some means whereby to make him whole.
17 And because she was a woman wise beyond the most, being also strong and lusty, therefore did she contrive a plan; and she became one of them that looked after the people.
18 And the same night when her husband returned unto her, walking in soulful meditation because he was drunk, then did she go forth for to greet him; and she came upon him in the way.
19 And she called unto her two women, mighty of stature, that were lying in ambush near by. And the muscles of their arms were of a size and their strength was very great. And they took him.
20 And it came to pass upon the morrow that he was brought before the judge. And when he had heard all that the women had to say, he said unto him, Assuredly thou art a guilty man.