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16 And the heart of Holofernes was stirred to lust; for he was burning in fleshly covetousness of (or for) her. [Forsooth the heart of Holofernes is smitten; forsooth he was burning in the lust of her.]

17 And Holofernes said to her, Drink thou now, and take meat in gladness; for thou hast found grace before me. [And Holofernes said to her, Drink now, and sit down in joy; for thou hast found grace before me.]

18 And Judith said, Lord, I shall drink, for my soul is magnified today before all the days of my life.

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