Judith 13:7

In context

5Now is the time to take hold of your inheritance, to turn what I have undertaken into a break in the ranks of the enemies who have risen against us.” 6She went to the bedpost at the head of Holofernes and took his short sword down from it. 7She came close to the bed, gripped his head by the hair, and said: “Make me strong, Lord, God of Israel, on this day.” 8And twice, with all her strength, she struck at his neck, and she took his head off him. 9She rolled his body off the mattress and pulled the canopy down from its poles. A moment later she went out and handed the head of Holofernes to her maid,