Gevurot 26:5-7

Orthodox Jewish Bible

⁵ "They have had da’as of this for a long time, if they are willing to bear edut, that according to the most machmir kat of our Orthodox Jewish faith my life has been lived out as a Parush.

⁶ "And now I stand here on trial on account of my tikvah in the havtacha made to Avoteinu,

⁷ "A havtacha Sheneym Asar Shevateinu have tikvah to attain, as they with earnestness worship Hashem yomam valailah. It if for this tikvah, your Excellency, that I am accused by Yehudim!