1 Maccabees 3:7-9

New Catholic Bible

⁷as he caused many kings to become embittered,
but Jacob to be gladdened by his deeds;
    and his memory is blessed forever.
⁸He marched through the towns of Judea,
    destroying the apostates who dwelt there.
He turned away wrath from Israel,
⁹and his renown spread to the ends of the earth,
    as he saved those that were on the brink of perishing.