2 Maccabees 14:8-10

Common English Bible

⁸ first out of a sincere concern for the king’s interests and second out of regard for my fellow citizens. Through the recklessness of those mentioned earlier, the entire nation is in a state of misfortune. ⁹ But, King, since you have knowledge of these things, take thought for both the country and our oppressed nation with the same generosity you have had for all. ¹⁰ As long as Judas lives, the government is powerless to establish peace.”