14. The bosses beat the men in charge of the slaves and said, “Why didn't you force the slaves to make as many bricks yesterday and today as they did before?”
15. Finally, the men in charge of the slaves went to the king and said, “Why are you treating us like this?
16. No one brings us any straw, but we are still ordered to make the same number of bricks. We are beaten with whips, and your own people are to blame.”
17. The king replied, “You are lazy—nothing but lazy! That's why you keep asking me to let you go and sacrifice to your Lord.
18. Get back to work! You won't be given straw, but you must still make the same number of bricks.”