New American Bible, Revised Edition

1 Maccabees 3:19-23 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

19. for victory in war does not depend upon the size of the army, but on strength that comes from Heaven.

20. With great presumption and lawlessness they come against us to destroy us and our wives and children and to despoil us;

21. but we are fighting for our lives and our laws.

22. He will crush them before us; so do not fear them.”

23. When he finished speaking, he rushed suddenly upon Seron and his army, who were crushed before him.