Judith 15:12-14

Common English Bible

¹² All the women of Israel gathered together to see her. They blessed her, and some performed a dance for her. Then Judith took wands wrapped with ivy in her hands and gave them to the women who were with her. ¹³ They all crowned themselves with wreaths woven from olive branches. Then she went before all the people in a dance, leading all the women. All the men of Israel followed, carrying their weapons, wearing wreaths of victory, and singing hymns. ¹⁴ Judith began this thanksgiving song in front of all Israel, and all the people enthusiastically sang this hymn.