4 She slipped sandals on her feet, and adorned herself with bracelets on her ankles and wrists, rings, earrings, and all her jewelry. She made herself very beautiful in order to attract the eyes of any man who might see her.
5 She gave her servant a container of wine and a flask of olive oil. She filled a bag with grain, a fig cake, and fine bread. She wrapped this up along with her tableware and gave it to her servant to carry.
6 Then they left the city of Bethulia through the gate and found Uzziah standing there with Chabris and Charmis the city elders.
7 They saw that she had transformed her appearance and changed her clothing, and they were astonished by her beauty. They said to her:
8 "May the God of our ancestors grant you favor and accomplish your plans for the glory of the Israelites and the exaltation of Jerusalem." And she worshipped God.
9 Then she said to them: "Order the city gate to be opened for me, and I will go out to accomplish what you have spoken to me." Then they ordered the young men to open the gate for her just as she had said.
10 When they did so, Judith went out, along with her servant. The men of the city watched her until she went down the hill and passed through the valley, until they could no longer see her.