Judith 16:8-10

Good News Translation

⁸ She gave victory to the oppressed people of Israel,
    when she took off her widow's clothes,
    and put on a linen dress to entice him.
She put on her rich perfumes
    and tied a ribbon around her hair.
⁹ Her dainty sandal caught his eye;
    her beauty captured his heart.
Then the sword slashed through his neck.
¹⁰ The Persians trembled at her daring;
    the Medes were amazed at her bravery.