1
So they sent messengers to sue for peace, and said,
2
"Behold, we the servants of Nebuchadnezzar, the Great King, lie prostrate before you. Do with us whatever you will.
3
Behold, our buildings, and all our land, and all our wheat fields, and our flocks and herds, and all our sheepfolds with their tents, lie before you; do with them whatever you please.
4
Our cities also and their inhabitants are your slaves; come and deal with them in any way that seems good to you."
5
The men came to Holofernes and told him all this.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.