1 Maccabees 2:47-49

Common English Bible

⁴⁷ They hunted down arrogant people, and their missions were successful. ⁴⁸ They rescued the Law from the power of the Gentiles and kings, and they never let the sinner regain power.

Last words of Mattathias

⁴⁹ Now the days drew near for Mattathias to die, and he spoke to his sons: “Arrogance and contempt are present everywhere. It is a time of ruin and raging anger.