28. And Ozias and the ancients said to her: All things which thou hast spoken are true, and there is nothing to be reprehended in thy words.
29. Now therefore pray for us, for thou art a holy woman, and one fearing God.
30. And Judith said to them: As you know that what I have been able to say is of God:
31. So that which I intend to do prove ye if it be of God, and pray that God may strengthen my design.
32. You shall stand at the gate this night, and I will go out with my maidservant: and pray ye, that as you have said, in five days the Lord may look down upon his people Israel.
33. But I desire that you search not into what I am doing, and till I bring you word let nothing else be done but to pray for me to the Lord our God.
34. And Ozias the prince of Juda said to her: Go in peace, and the Lord be with thee to take revenge of our enemies. So returning they departed.