Judith 13:19 kjva — For this thy confidence shall not depart from the heart of men, which remember the power of God for ever.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For this thy confidence shall not depart from the heart of men, which remember the power of God for ever."

— Judith 13:19, King James Version with Apocrypha

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    “Then she brought forth the head of Holofernes out of the wallet, and shewed it them, saying: Behold the head of Holofernes the general of the army of the Assyrians, and behold his canopy, wherein he lay in his drunkenness, where the Lord our God slew him by the hand of a woman.”

Judith 13 — Context

16

As the Lord liveth, who hath kept me in my way that I went, my countenance hath deceived him to his destruction, and yet hath he not committed sin with me, to defile and shame me.

17

Then all the people were wonderfully astonished, and bowed themselves and worshipped God, and said with one accord, Blessed be thou, O our God, which hast this day brought to nought the enemies of thy people.

18

Then said Ozias unto her, O daughter, blessed art thou of the most high God above all the women upon the earth; and blessed be the Lord God, which hath created the heavens and the earth, which hath directed thee to the cutting off of the head of the chief of our enemies.

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For this thy confidence shall not depart from the heart of men, which remember the power of God for ever.

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And God turn these things to thee for a perpetual praise, to visit thee in good things because thou hast not spared thy life for the affliction of our nation, but hast revenged our ruin, walking a straight way before our God. And all the people said; So be it, so be it.

Judith 13:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judith 13:19 say?
Judith 13:19 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For this thy confidence shall not depart from the heart of men, which remember the power of God for ever.”
Where is Judith 13:19 in the Bible?
Judith 13:19 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Judith, chapter 13, verse 19.
Who wrote Judith?
Judith is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. A historicized novella; many of its geographical and chronological details (e.g. "Nebuchadnezzar king of the Assyrians") read as deliberately stylized. It was written c. 150–100 BC.
What is the book of Judith about?
Judith tells the story of a devout widow whose beauty, faith, and cunning save the besieged city of Bethulia. She enters the camp of the Assyrian general Holofernes, charms him with words and wine, and beheads him in his tent — turning the invading army to rout. The book is a stirring meditation on courage, prayer, and God's willingness to deliver his people through unlikely hands.
What are the major themes of Judith?
Judith explores themes including Deliverance, Courage, Faith, God's Power, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judith 13:19.
What translation should I read Judith 13:19 in?
Judith 13:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judith 13:19?
Judith 13:19 reads (KJVA): “For this thy confidence shall not depart from the heart of men, which remember the power of God for ever.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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