Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation Judith came into the tent and sat down there. Holofernes was aroused when he saw her and had an uncontrollable desire to make love to her. From the first day he had seen her, he had been waiting for a chance to seduce her. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And the heart of Holofernes was smitten, for he was burning with the desire of her. Judith 12:14All that shall be good and best before his eyes, I will do. And whatsoever shall please him, that shall be best to me all the days of my life. Judith 12:15 And she arose and dressed herself out with her garments, and going in she stood before his face. Judith 12:17 And Holofernes said to her: Drink now, and sit down and be merry; for thou hast found favour before me. Judith 12:18 And Judith said: I will drink my lord, because my life is magnified this day above all my days. Context Judith 12…15And she arose and dressed herself out with her garments, and going in she stood before his face. 16And the heart of Holofernes was smitten, for he was burning with the desire of her. 17And Holofernes said to her: Drink now, and sit down and be merry; for thou hast found favour before me.… Cross References Judith 12:14 All that shall be good and best before his eyes, I will do. And whatsoever shall please him, that shall be best to me all the days of my life. Judith 12:15 And she arose and dressed herself out with her garments, and going in she stood before his face. Judith 12:17 And Holofernes said to her: Drink now, and sit down and be merry; for thou hast found favour before me. Judith 12:18 And Judith said: I will drink my lord, because my life is magnified this day above all my days. |