1 Maccabees 3:3-5

Common English Bible

³ He advanced the honor of his people.
    He put on his breastplate like a giant.
He strapped on his war armor
and waged battles,
    protecting the camp with his sword.
⁴ He was like a lion in his actions,
    like a lion’s cub roaring after prey.
⁵ He hunted and pursued
those who broke the Law.
    He burned up
    those who troubled his people.