14
O woman, soldier of God for religion, thou, aged and a female, hast conquered through endurance even a tyrant; and though but weak, hast been found more powerful in deeds and words.
15
For when thou wast seized along with thy children, thou stoodest looking upon Eleazar in torments, and saidst to thy sons in the Hebrew tongue,
16
O sons, noble is the contest; to which you being called as a witness for the nation, strive zealously for the laws of your country.
17
For it were disgraceful that this old man should endure pains for the sake of righteousness, and that you who are younger should be afraid of the tortures.
18
Remember that through God ye obtained existence, and have enjoyed it.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.