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But the Lord Almighty has foiled them by the hand of a woman.
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For their mighty one did not fall by the hands of the young men, nor did the sons of the Titans smite him, nor did tall giants set upon him; but Judith the daughter of Merari undid him with the beauty of her countenance.
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For she took off her widow's mourning to exalt the oppressed in Israel. She anointed her face with ointment and fastened her hair with a tiara and put on a linen gown to deceive him.
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Her sandal ravished his eyes, her beauty captivated his mind, and the sword severed his neck.
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The Persians trembled at her boldness, the Medes were daunted at her daring.
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Then my oppressed people shouted for joy; my weak people shouted and the enemy trembled; they lifted up their voices, and the enemy were turned back.
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The sons of maidservants have pierced them through; they were wounded like the children of fugitives, they perished before the army of my Lord.
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I will sing to my God a new song: O Lord, thou are great and glorious, wonderful in strength, invincible.
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Let all thy creatures serve thee, for thou didst speak, and they were made. Thou didst send forth thy Spirit, and it formed them; there is none that can resist thy voice.
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For the mountains shall be shaken to their foundations with the waters; at thy presence the rocks shall melt like wax, but to those who fear thee thou wilt continue to show mercy.
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For every sacrifice as a fragrant offering is a small thing, and all fat for burnt offerings to thee is a very little thing, but he who fears the Lord shall be great for ever.