1 Maccabees 14:4 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 And the land had rest all the days of Simon: and he sought the good of his nation; and his authority and his glory was well-pleasing to them all his days. More versionsCommon English Bible The land of Judah enjoyed peace all the days of Simon. He sought what was good for his nation. His rule was agreeable to them, as was the honor shown him all his days. Catholic Public Domain Version And the entire land of Judah was quiet during all the days of Simon, and he sought what was good for his people. And his power and his glory pleased them through all his days. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And all the land of Juda was at rest all the days of Simon, and he sought the good of his nation: and his power, and his glory pleased them well all his days. Good News Translation (US Version) The land of Judea was at peace as long as Simon lived. During his entire reign, he used his position of power and influence to do what was good for his people, and they were always pleased with him as their ruler. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers The land had rest all the days of Simon. He sought the good of his nation. His authority and his honor was pleasing to them all his days. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition The country was at peace while Simon ruled, because he worked for the good of the nation. Everyone was glad that he ruled, and they honored him for as long as he lived. |