8 “For she put off the apparel of her widowhood for the exaltation of those who were distressed in Israel. She anointed her face with ointment, bound her hair in a tiara, and took a linen garment to deceive him. (WEB) 9 Her sandal ravished his eye. Her beauty took his soul prisoner. The sword passed through his neck. (WEB) 10 “The Persians quaked at her daring. The Medes were daunted at her boldness. (WEB)
Judith 16:8–10
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Judith 10:3–5
3 She pulled off the sackcloth which she had put on, took off the garments of her widowhood, washed her body all over with water, anointed herself with rich ointment, braided the hair of her head, and put a tiara upon it. She put on her garments of gladness, wh… (WEB)
Proverbs 7:20–22
20 He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.” 21 With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him. 22 He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,
Psalms of Solomon 2:20–22
20 For the nations reproached Jerusalem, trampling it down; Her beauty was dragged down from the throne of glory. (PSS) 21 She girded on sackcloth instead of comely raiment, A rope was about her head instead of a crown. (PSS) 22 She put off the glorious diadem which God had set upo… (PSS)
Judith 10:13–15
13 I am coming into the presence of Holofernes the chief captain of your army, to declare words of truth. I will show him a way that he can go and win all the hill country, and there will not be lacking of his men one person, nor one life.” (WEB) 14 Now when the men heard… (WEB)
Greek Daniel 13:31–33
31 Now Susanna was a very delicate woman, and beautiful to behold. (WEB) 32 These wicked men commanded her to be unveiled, for she was veiled, that they might be filled with her beauty. (WEB) 33 Therefore her friends and all who saw her wept. (WEB)
Susanna 1:31–33
31 Now Susanna was a very delicate woman, and beauteous to behold. (KJV) 32 And these wicked men commanded to uncover her face, (for she was covered) that they might be filled with her beauty. (KJV) 33 Therefore her friends and all that saw her wept. (KJV)
Judith 11:19–21
19 And I will lead you through the midst of Judea, until you come to Jerusalem. I will set your throne in the midst of it. You will drive them as sheep that have no shepherd, and a dog will not so much as open his mouth before you; for these things were told me… (WEB) 20 … (WEB)
Greek Esther 15:6–8
6 Then having passed through all the doors, she stood before the king, who sat upon his royal throne, and was clothed with all his robes of majesty, all glittering with gold and precious stones; and he was very dreadful. (KJV) 7 Then lifting up his countenance that shon… (KJV)
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