Judith 16:16-18

Good News Translation

¹⁶^(A)The Lord is more pleased with those who obey him
    than with all the choice meat on the altar,
    or with all the most fragrant sacrifices.
¹⁷The nations who rise up against my people are doomed.
    The Lord Almighty will punish them on Judgment Day.
    He will send fire and worms to devour their bodies,
    and they will weep in pain forever.

Judith's Fame

¹⁸When the people arrived in Jerusalem, they purified themselves and worshiped God. They presented their burnt offerings, freewill offerings, and gifts.

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