62. Don’t fear the words of sinners, for their glory will turn into dung and worms.
63. Today they may be exalted, but tomorrow they can’t be found, because they will have returned to the dust and their plans will have vanished.
64. My children, show courage and grow strong in the Law, because this will bring you honor.
65. "Look, here is your brother Simon, who I know is a man with purpose. Always listen to him. He will be your father.
66. Judas Maccabeus has been a powerful fighter since he was a boy. He will command the army for you and lead the battle against the peoples.
67. Rally around yourselves all who observe the Law, and avenge wrong done to your people.
68. Pay the Gentiles back in full, and obey what the Law commands."
69. Then he blessed them and joined his ancestors.
70. He died in the year 146 and was buried in an ancestral tomb at Modein. All Israel mourned for him with sorrow.