5 But the Lord Almighty has foiled them

by the hand of a woman.d

6 For their mighty one did not fall by the hands of the young men,

nor did the sons of the Titans strike him down,

nor did tall giants set upon him;

but Judith daughter of Merari

with the beauty of her countenance undid him.

7 For she put away her widow’s clothing

to exalt the oppressed in Israel.

She anointed her face with perfume;

8 she fastened her hair with a tiara

and put on a linen gown to beguile him.

9 Her sandal ravished his eyes,

her beauty captivated his mind,

and the sword severed his neck!

10 The Persians trembled at her boldness,

the Medes were daunted at her daring.