61. And thus consider you⌃ from generation to generation, that none that put their trust in him shall lack for strength.
62. And be not afraid of the words of a sinful man; for his glory shall be dung and worms.
63. To-day he shall be lifted up, and to-morrow he shall in no wise be found, because he is returned to his dust, and his thought is perished.
64. And you⌃, my children, be strong, and show yourselves men in behalf of the law; for therein shall you⌃ obtain glory.
65. And, behold, Simon your brother, I know that he is a man of counsel; give ear to him always: he shall be a father to you.
66. And Judas Maccabaeus, he has been strong and mighty from his youth: he shall be your captain, and shall fight the battle of the people.
67. And take you⌃ to you all the doers of the law, and avenge the wrong of your people.
68. Render a recompense to the Gentiles, and take heed to the commandments of the law.
69. And he blessed them, and was gathered to his fathers.
70. And he died in the hundred and forty and sixth year, and his sons buried him in the sepulchres of his fathers at Modin, and all Israel made great lamentation for him.