20. Holofernes and his personal servants were pleased with what Judith had said, and they admired her wisdom.
21. “She must be the wisest and most beautiful woman in the world,” they commented one to another.
22. Then Holofernes said to her, “It's a good thing that God has sent you here to bring us victory and to destroy those who have insulted King Nebuchadnezzar.
23. Not only are you beautiful, but you know how to make a speech. If you do as you have promised, your God will be my God. You will live in King Nebuchadnezzar's palace and will be famous throughout the world.”