Judith 8:28-30

New Catholic Bible

²⁸ The Elders’ Accord. Then Uzziah said to her: “Everything that you have said was spoken with a sincere heart, and there is no one who can deny your words. ²⁹ Today has not been the first time that you have given evidence of your wisdom, for from your earliest years all the people have recognized your good sense and the right disposition of your heart. ³⁰ However, the people were so parched with thirst that they led us to make this promise and to take an oath that cannot be broken.