1 Maccabees 3:5-7

Good News Translation

⁵ Judas hunted down those who broke the Law
    and set fire to all who oppressed his people.
⁶ In fear of him, lawless men huddled together in terror,
    not knowing which way to turn.
He advanced the cause of freedom by what he did.
⁷ He made life miserable for many kings,
    but brought joy to the people of Israel.
We will praise him forever for what he did.