1 Maccabees 3:3-5

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

³ He extended the glory of his people.
    Like a giant he put on his breastplate;
he bound on his armor of war and waged battles,
    protecting the camp by his sword.
⁴ He was like a lion in his deeds,
    like a lion’s cub roaring for prey.
⁵ He searched out and pursued those who broke the law;
    he burned those who troubled his people.