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As she was veiled, the scoundrels ordered her to be unveiled, so that they might feast their eyes on her beauty.
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Those who were with her and all who saw her were weeping.
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Then the two elders stood up before the people and laid their hands on her head.
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Through her tears she looked up toward Heaven, for her heart trusted in the Lord.
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The elders said, "While we were walking in the garden alone, this woman came in with two maids, shut the garden doors, and dismissed the maids.
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