7 For their mighty one didn’t fall by young men, neither did sons of the Titans strike him. Tall giants didn’t attack him, but Judith the daughter of Merari made him weak with the beauty of her countenance. (WEB) 8 “For she put off the apparel of her widowhood for the exaltation of those who were distressed in Israel. She anointed her face with ointment, bound her hair in a tiara, and took a linen garment to deceive him. (WEB) 9 Her sandal ravished his eye. Her beauty took his soul prisoner. The sword passed through his neck. (WEB)
Judith 16:7–9
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Judith 10:22–23
22 And they told him about her; and he came out into the space before his tent, with silver lamps going before him. (WEB) 23 But when Judith had come before him and his servants, they all marveled at the beauty of her countenance. She fell down upon her face and bowed dow… (WEB)
Susanna 1:31–33
31 Now Susanna was a very delicate woman, and beauteous to behold. (KJV) 32 And these wicked men commanded to uncover her face, (for she was covered) that they might be filled with her beauty. (KJV) 33 Therefore her friends and all that saw her wept. (KJV)
Judith 13:7–9
7 She drew near to the bed, took hold of the hair of his head, and said, “Strengthen me, O Lord God of Israel, this day.” (WEB) 8 She struck twice upon his neck with all her might and cut off his head, (WEB) 9 tumbled his body down from the bed, and took down the canopy from the… (WEB)
Judith 10:13–15
13 I am coming into the presence of Holofernes the chief captain of your army, to declare words of truth. I will show him a way that he can go and win all the hill country, and there will not be lacking of his men one person, nor one life.” (WEB) 14 Now when the men heard… (WEB)
Proverbs 7:20–22
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Greek Daniel 13:31–33
31 Now Susanna was a very delicate woman, and beautiful to behold. (WEB) 32 These wicked men commanded her to be unveiled, for she was veiled, that they might be filled with her beauty. (WEB) 33 Therefore her friends and all who saw her wept. (WEB)
Judith 10:3–5
3 She pulled off the sackcloth which she had put on, took off the garments of her widowhood, washed her body all over with water, anointed herself with rich ointment, braided the hair of her head, and put a tiara upon it. She put on her garments of gladness, wh… (WEB)
Judith 9:9–11
9 Look at their pride, and send your wrath upon their heads. Give into my hand, which am a widow, the might that I have conceived. (WEB) 10 Strike by the deceit of my lips the servant with the prince, and the prince with his servant. Break down their arrogance by the han… (WEB)
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