24. But those who did not accept the trials with the fear of the Lord, and who brought forward their impatience and the disgrace of their murmuring against the Lord,
25. were exterminated by the exterminator, and they perished by serpents.
26. And as for us, therefore, let us not revenge ourselves for these things that we suffer.
27. But, in considering these same sufferings to be less than our sins deserve, let us believe that the scourges of the Lord, by which we are corrected like servants, have occurred for our improvement and not for our destruction."
28. And Uzziah and the elders said to her: "All the things that you have spoken are true, and there is nothing reprehensible in your words.
29. Now, therefore, pray for us, because you are a holy woman, and one fearing God."
30. And Judith said to them: "You know that what I have been able to say is of God.
31. So, concerning that which I propose to do, examine whether or not it is from God, and pray that God may act to strengthen my plan.