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Thus did he try conclusions with Judas, and had the worst of it; news came to him besides that Philip, whom he had left in charge at Antioch, was levying revolt against him. So, in great consternation of mind, he must needs throw himself on the mercy of the Jews, submitting under oath to the just terms they imposed on him. In token of this reconciliation, he offered sacrifice, paying the temple much reverence and offering gifts there; (2 Maccabees 13, 23)
And this was his answer: It is the faction of the Assideans, with Judas Machabaeus at their head, that will ever be fanning the flames of war, and moving revolt, and destroying the peace of the realm. (2 Maccabees 14, 6)
No peace the commonwealth may have, while Judas lives. (2 Maccabees 14, 10)
Vile accusations, that threw Demetrius into a great taking of fury; he wrote to Nicanor, he was very ill content with the peace made, and would have Machabaeus sent to Antioch in chains without more ado. (2 Maccabees 14, 27)
So Nicanor found himself quite outwitted; and he must needs make his way into the high and holy precincts of the temple, where even then the priests were offering their accustomed sacrifice. Judas, he said, must be handed over to him; (2 Maccabees 14, 31)
But let a man give heed to me, peace undisturbed shall be his, happiness shall be his, free from all threat of danger. (Proverbs 1, 33)
where she guides, journeying is pleasant, where she points the way, all is peace. (Proverbs 3, 17)
swerving neither to right nor left, but keeping thy steps ever clear of wrong-doing. (To the right lie such ways as win the Lord’s favour, to the left such as miss the goal. He it is that will guide thy course aright, and set thy journey forward in peace.✻ ) (Proverbs 4, 27)
The schemer’s thoughts dwell ever on treachery; for peace be all thy plotting, if thou wouldst have a contented heart. (Proverbs 12, 20)
Neglect thy errand, whatever it be,✻ and thou art in default; carry out thy orders, and be at peace. Faithless hearts wander far in their transgressions, but the just are ever pitying, ever merciful. (Proverbs 13, 13)
Peace of mind is health of body; more than all else, envy wastes the frame. (Proverbs 14, 30)
love alternating with hatred, war with peace. (Ecclesiastes 3, 8)
