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So all went forth and none was left in the bedchamber, neither little nor great. Then Judith, standing by his bed, said in her heart, O Lord God of all power, look at this present upon the works of mine hands for the exaltation of Jerusalem.
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For now is the time to help thine inheritance, and to execute thine enterprizes to the destruction of the enemies which are risen against us.
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Then she came to the pillar of the bed, which was at Holofernes' head, and took down his fauchion from thence,
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And approached to his bed, and took hold of the hair of his head, and said, Strengthen me, O Lord God of Israel, this day.
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And she smote twice upon his neck with all her might, and she took away his head from him.