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Judith 9:8-12 World English Bible (WEB)

8. Dash you down their strength in your power, and bring down their force in your wrath: for they have purposed to profane your sanctuary, and to defile the tabernacle where your glorious name rests, and to cast down with the sword the horn of your altar.

9. Look upon their pride, and send your wrath upon their heads: give into my hand, which am a widow, the might that I have conceived.

10. Strike by the deceit of my lips the servant with the prince, and the prince with his servant: break down their stateliness by the hand of a woman.

11. For your power stands not in multitude, nor your might in strong men: but you are a God of the afflicted, you are a helper of the oppressed, an upholder of the weak, a protector of the forlorn, a savior of them that are without hope.

12. Yes, yes, God of my father, and God of the inheritance of Israel, Lord of the heavens and of the earth. Creator of the waters, King of every creature, hear you my prayer:

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