Judith 10:19-21

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁹ And they marveled at her beauty, and admired the Israelites, judging them by her, and every one said to his neighbor, “Who can despise these people, who have women like this among them? Surely not a man of them had better be left alive, for if we let them go they will be able to ensnare the whole world!”

Judith Is Brought before Holofernes

²⁰ Then Holofer′nes’ companions and all his servants came out and led her into the tent. ²¹ Holofer′nes was resting on his bed, under a canopy which was woven with purple and gold and emeralds and precious stones.