Translations
Why have we fasted if You won't even notice? Why have we humbled ourselves when You pay no attention?' Because on the day you fast, you chase your own pleasures and work your employees to the bone.
Why have we fasted, and You have not seen? Why have we afflicted our throats and You take no notice?' Look—on your fast day you pursue your own desires and drive all your labourers hard.
Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.
“Why have we fasted, and You have not seen? Why have we humbled ourselves, and You have not noticed?” “Behold, on the day of your fast, you do as you please, and you oppress all your workers.

