As for me, O father, I call upon you for a witness in addition to the mother of these children, because they would not keep my covenant,
KJV
2 Esdras 2:5
As for me, O father, I call upon thee for a witness over the mother of these children, which would not keep my covenant,
Parallel Translations
And thee, ô father, I call for a witnes for the mother of these children, which wolde not kepe my couenant,