Common English Bible

1 Maccabees 2:7 Common English Bible (CEB)

He said:"Horrible! Why was I born to see this—the ruin of my people,the ruin of the holy city?Why was I born to live there when it was given over to the enemy,and when the sanctuarywas given over to strangers?

1 Maccabees 2

1 Maccabees 2:1-12