Judith 13:16-18

Good News Translation

¹⁶ As the Lord lives, I swear that Holofernes never touched me, although my beauty deceived him and brought him to his ruin. I was not defiled or disgraced; the Lord took care of me through it all.

¹⁷ Everyone in the city was utterly amazed. They bowed down and worshiped God, praying together,
    Our God, you are worthy of great praise. Today you have triumphed over the enemies of your people.

^18 (A)Then Uzziah said,
    Judith, my dear, the Most High God has blessed you more than any other woman on earth. How worthy of praise is the Lord God who created heaven and earth! He guided you as you cut off the head of our deadliest enemy.