2 Maccabees 4:6 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁶ For he saw that, except the king took care, it was impossible that matters should be settled in peace, or that Simon would cease from his folly.

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Common English Bible

⁶ He recognized that without royal attention public affairs would not return to a peaceful state, and Simon would not cease from his madness.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁶ For he saw that, without royal providence, it would be impossible to provide peace to events, nor would Simon ever cease from his foolishness.

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁶ He realized that without the king's cooperation there was no hope for peace, and Simon would keep on with his foolishness.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

⁶ for he saw that without the king’s involvement it was impossible for the state to obtain peace any more, and that Simon would not cease from his madness.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

⁶ But he knew that he needed the king's help to bring peace to the country and to bring Simon to his senses.

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