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They were immediately impressed by her beauty and impressed with the Israelites because of her. 'Who could despise a people who have women like this?' they kept saying. 'Better not leave one of them alive; let any go and they could twist the whole world round their fingers!' (Judith 10, 19)
The men announced her and he came out to the entrance to the tent, with silver torches carried before him. (Judith 10, 22)
'Courage, woman,' Holofernes said, 'do not be afraid. I have never hurt anyone who chose to serve Nebuchadnezzar, king of the whole world. (Judith 11, 1)
No one will hurt you. On the contrary, you will be treated as well as any who serve my lord King Nebuchadnezzar.' (Judith 11, 4)
Judith said, 'Please listen favourably to what your slave has to say. Permit your servant to speak in your presence, I shall speak no word of a lie to my lord tonight. (Judith 11, 5)
You have only to follow your servant's advice and God will bring your work to a successful conclusion; in what my lord undertakes he will not fail. (Judith 11, 6)
Long life to Nebuchadnezzar, king of the whole world, who has sent you to set every living soul to rights; may his power endure! Since, thanks to you, he is served not only by human beings, but because of your might the wild animals themselves, the cattle, and the birds of the air are to live in the service of Nebuchadnezzar and his whole House. (Judith 11, 7)
'We have indeed heard of your genius and adroitness of mind. It is known everywhere in the world that throughout the empire you have no rival for ability, wealth of experience and brilliance in waging war. (Judith 11, 8)
We have also heard what Achior said in his speech to your council. The men of Bethulia having spared him, he has told them everything that he said to you. (Judith 11, 9)
Now, master and lord, do not disregard what he said; keep it in your mind, since it is true; our nation will not be punished, the sword will indeed have no power over them, unless they sin against their God. (Judith 11, 10)
But as it is, my lord need expect no repulse or setback, since death is about to fall on their heads, for sin has gained a hold over them, provoking the anger of their God each time that they commit it. (Judith 11, 11)
As they are short of food and their water is giving out, they have resolved to fall back on their cattle and decided to make use of all the things that God has, by his laws, forbidden them to eat. (Judith 11, 12)
