Judith 11:1-2 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. Then Holofernes said to her: “Take courage, woman! Have no fear in your heart! I have never harmed anyone who chose to serve Nebuchadnezzar, king of all the earth.

2. As for your people who live in the hill country, I would never have raised my spear against them, had they not insulted me. They have brought this upon themselves.

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