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Today they will be exalted, but tomorrow they will not be found, because they will have returned to the dust, and their plans will have perished.
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My children, be courageous and grow strong in the law, for by it you will gain honor.
65
"Here is your brother Simeon who, I know, is wise in counsel; always listen to him; he shall be your father.
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Judas Maccabeus has been a mighty warrior from his youth; he shall command the army for you and fight the battle against the peoples.
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You shall rally around you all who observe the law, and avenge the wrong done to your people.