She fell at his feet and said, “On me alone, my lord, be the blame. And please let your maidservant speak to you, and listen to the words of your maidservant.

Speak one word

And Abraham replied, “Now behold, I have ventured to speak to the Lord, although I am but dust and ashes.

Then Judah approached him, and said, “Oh my lord, may your servant please speak a word in my lord’s ears, and

do not be angry with your servant; for you are equal to Pharaoh.

Righteous are You, O Lord, that I would plead my case with You;

Indeed I would discuss matters of justice with You:
Why has the way of the wicked prospered?
Why are all those who deal in treachery at ease?

Say on

Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and proceeded to make his defense:

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Then he said, “I have something to say to you.” And she said, “Speak.”