1 Maccabees 3:4-6

New Catholic Bible

⁴ In his exploits he was like a lion,
    like a young lion roaring for prey.
⁵ He pursued and tracked down the wicked,
    and he cast into the flames those who troubled his people.
⁶ The lawbreakers cowered with terror at his approach;
    all evildoers were completely confounded.
Under his leadership deliverance was achieved,