5 But the Lord All-Powerfulfooled the Assyriansand used a womanto wipe them out.
6 The mighty Assyrian leaderwasn't killed by young menor cruel warriors or giants.I, Judith the daughter of Merari,used my charmto strike him dead.
7 I put aside my widow's clothesand won a victoryfor troubled Israel.I put on perfume
8 and placeda fancy headband in my hair,and I dressed in linento attract and fool him.
9 He liked my sandalsand thought I was lovely;then I took his own swordand cut off his head.
10 My courage shocked the Persiansand stunned the Medes.
11 Our weak and abused peoplelet out shouts of victory,while the Assyrianstrembled in fear and ran.