1 Maccabees 14:9-11

Common English Bible

⁹ Old men sat along the sides of the streets and talked about good things.
    The young put on
    impressive military uniforms.
¹⁰ Simon supplied the towns with food
    and with the means for defense.
His fame spread to the ends of the earth.
¹¹     He established peace
throughout the land,
        and Israel had great joy.