1 Maccabees 3:7-9

Common English Bible

⁷ He angered many kings,
    but he brought joy to Jacob by his deeds.
        His memory is blessed forever.
⁸ He went through the cities of Judah
    and destroyed the ungodly
    out of the land.
        As a result, he turned wrath
        away from Israel.
⁹ His fame extended
to the ends of the earth.
    He gathered together
    those who were perishing.