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So everyone went out, and there was no one left with them in the bedroom, either small or great. Then Judith stood next to his bed and said in her heart, Lord, God of all power, look at this hour upon the work of my hands for the glory of Jerusalem.
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Now is the time to help your inheritance and to accomplish my plans to destroy the enemies who have risen up against us.
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Then she went to the bedpost near Holofernes' head and took down his sword.
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When she came closer to the bed, she grabbed the hair on his head and said, "Give me strength today, Lord God of Israel."
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She struck him in the neck twice with all her might and cut off his head.