Judith 16:22
Although many wished to marry her, she had no relations with any man since the death and burial of Manasseh, her husband.
Although many wished to marry her, she had no relations with any man since the death and burial of Manasseh, her husband.
After these days, each person returned to their own house. Judith went back to Bethulia and dedicated herself to her household. Throughout her life, she gained fame throughout the land.
So the people remained in Jerusalem, rejoicing before the Sanctuary for three months, and Judith stayed with them.
Conclusion Then Judith offered Holofernes’ belongings, which the people had given her, and she dedicated to the Lord the hangings from his room, which she had taken.
When they arrived in Jerusalem, they worshiped God, and after the people had been purified, they presented their holocausts, freewill offerings, and gifts.
Woe to the nations that rise up against my people: The Lord Almighty will punish them on the day of judgment, with fire and worms under their skin, and they will keep on weeping, suffering forever.”
The fragrance of any sacrifice is little to please you and the holocausts of fatted animals are as nothing before you, but he who fears the Lord is forever great.
For the mountains with the waters will be shaken to their foundations, the rocks will melt like wax before you, but to those who fear you you will always show mercy.
May the whole of your creation serve you, for you spoke and all things were, you sent forth your spirit, and all things came into being: No one can resist your voice.
I will sing to my God a new song: Lord, you are great and glorious, wonderfully strong, invincible!