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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.