A citation from the library
George Leo Haydock, on Jdt 16:1
George Leo Haydock · 1774–1849
Jdt 16:1 · Douay-Rheims
“Then Judith sung this canticle to the Lord, saying:”
On this verse:
“Sung. Greek, “Gave out this confession, in all Israel: and all the people echoed this praise;” (Haydock) either repeating the whole after her, or singing the first verse as a chorus, Exodus xv. 20., 1 Kings xviii. 6., and 1 Paralipomenon xvi. 8. (Calmet) — Saying. Greek, “And Judith said: Begin ye to my Lord.” (Haydock) — It is time for us to break silence, and to sound forth the praises of God. (Calmet)”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.