4 Maccabees 7:5-7

Common English Bible

⁵ Our father Eleazar made his mind up so it was like an overhanging cliff that broke the raging waves of the emotions.

⁶ Eleazar, you are a priest who is worthy of the office. You didn’t pollute your teeth; you didn’t contaminate your stomach by eating the forbidden foods. Your stomach had room only for godly behavior and purity. ⁷ How you were in harmony with the Law and a philosopher of the divine life!