41. Because the two men were not only leaders in the community but also judges, the people believed their story and condemned Susanna to death.
42. Then Susanna cried out in a loud voice, “Eternal God, nothing can be kept secret from you; you know everything before it happens.
43. Here I am about to die, but you know that I am innocent, that these men are lying. Why must I die?”
44. The Lord heard her prayer