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Her words pleased Holofernes, and all his adjutants. Full of admiration at her wisdom they exclaimed, (Judith 11, 20)
'There is no woman like her from one end of the earth to the other, so lovely of face and so wise of speech!' (Judith 11, 21)
Addressing himself to the wise men who were versed in the law -- it being the practice to refer matters affecting the king to expert lawyers and jurists- (Esther 1, 13)
These words of Esther were reported to Mordecai, (Esther 4, 12)
(a) On the third day, when she had finished praying, she took off her suppliant's mourning attire and dressed herself in her full splendour. Radiant as she then appeared, she invoked God who watches over all people and saves them. With her, she took two ladies-in-waiting. With a delicate air she learned on one, while the other accompanied her carrying her train. Rosy with the full flush of her beauty, her face radiated joy and love: but her heart shrank with hear. Having passed through door after door, she found herself in the presence of the king. He was sitting on his royal throne, dressed in all his robes of state, glittering with gold and precious stones-- a formidable sight. He looked up, afire with majesty and, blazing with anger, saw her. The queen sank to the floor. As she fainted, the colour drained from her face and her head fell against the lady-in-waiting beside her. But God changed the king's heart, inducing a milder spirit. He sprang from his throne in alarm and took her in his arms until she recovered, comforting her with soothing words. 'What is the matter, Esther?' he said. 'I am your brother. Take heart, you are not going to die; our order applies only to ordinary people. Come to me.' (Esther 5, 1)
When the king came back from the palace garden into the banqueting hall, he found Haman sprawled across the couch where Esther was reclining. 'What!' the king exclaimed. 'Is he going to rape the queen in my own palace?' The words were scarcely out of his mouth than a veil was thrown over Haman's face. (Esther 7, 8)
your words supported any who wavered and strengthened every failing knee. (Job 4, 4)
But they outweigh the sands of the seas: what wonder then if my words are wild? (Job 6, 3)
Do you think mere words deserve censure, desperate speech that the wind blows away? (Job 6, 26)
These were your words, 'My conduct is pure, in your eyes I am free of blame!' (Job 11, 4)
But my words are intended for Shaddai; I mean to remonstrate with God. (Job 13, 3)
Listen carefully to my words, and pay attention to what I am going to say. (Job 13, 17)
