2:60. Daniel, in his innocency, was delivered out of the mouth of the lions.
2:61. And thus consider, through all generations: that none that trust in him, fail in strength.
2:62. And fear not the words of a sinful man, for his glory is dung and worms:
2:63. Today he is lifted up, and tomorrow he shall not be found, because he is returned into his earth and his thought is come to nothing.
2:64. You, therefore, my sons, take courage, and behave manfully in the law: for by it you shall be glorious.
2:65. And behold, I know that your brother Simon is a man of counsel: give ear to him always, and he shall be a father to you.
2:66. And Judas Machabeus, who is valiant and strong from his youth up, let him be the leader of your army, and he shall manage the war of the people.
2:67. And you shall take to you all that observe the law: and revenge ye the wrong of your people.
2:68. Render to the Gentiles their reward, and take heed to the precepts of the law.
2:69. And he blessed them, and was joined to his fathers.