Judith 16:8-10

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

⁸    she fastened her hair with a tiara
    and put on a linen gown to beguile him.
⁹Her sandal ravished his eyes,
    her beauty captivated his mind,
    and the sword severed his neck!
¹⁰The Persians trembled at her boldness,
    the Medes were daunted at her daring.

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