1 Maccabees 2:52-62

52 Was not Abraham found faithful when tested, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness?

53 Joseph in the time of his distress kept the commandment, and became lord of Egypt.

54 Phinehas our ancestor, because he was deeply zealous, received the covenant of everlasting priesthood.

55 Joshua, because he fulfilled the command, became a judge in Israel.

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

57 David, because he was merciful, inherited the throne of the kingdom forever.

58 Elijah, because of great zeal for the law, was taken up into heaven.

59 Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael believed and were saved from the flame.

60 Daniel, because of his innocence, was delivered from the mouth of the lions.

61 "And so observe, from generation to generation, that none of those who put their trust in him will lack strength.

62 Do not fear the words of sinners, for their splendor will turn into dung and worms.