Judith 9:11-13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
11 [a](A)“Your strength is not in numbers, nor does your might depend upon the powerful.(B) You are God of the lowly, helper of those of little account, supporter of the weak, protector of those in despair, savior of those without hope.
12 “Please, please, God of my father, God of the heritage of Israel, Master of heaven and earth, Creator of the waters, King of all you have created, hear my prayer! 13 Let my deceitful words[b](C) wound and bruise those who have planned dire things against your covenant, your holy temple, Mount Zion, and the house your children possess.(D)
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- 9:11–12 Ten titles for God are arranged in two groups of five on either side of the repeated Greek particle, nai nai (“verily” or “please”). The title “Master of heaven and earth” (v. 12; see notes on 1:11 and 5:20) is unique to Judith in the Septuagint, as are also “God of the heritage of Israel” and “Creator of the waters.”
- 9:13 Deceitful words: twice Judith asks God to make her a successful liar in order to preserve her people (vv. 10, 13).
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