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1 Maccabees 2:56-63 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

56. Caleb, since he testified in the assembly, received an inheritance.

57. David, in his mercy, obtained the throne of a kingdom for all generations.

58. Elijah, since he was zealous with a zeal for the law, was received into heaven.

59. Hananiah and Azariah and Mishael, by believing, were delivered from the flame.

60. Daniel, in his simplicity, was delivered from the mouth of the lions.

61. And so, consider that, through generation after generation of all those who trusted in him, none have failed in strength.

62. And fear not the words of a sinful man, for his glory is dung and worms.

63. Today he is extolled, and tomorrow he will not be found, because he has returned into his earth and his thinking has perished.

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