Good News Translation
But we have had one series of troubles after another and have had to fight many wars, because we have been under constant attack by surrounding nations.

New Revised Standard Version
But as for ourselves, many trials and many wars have encircled us; the kings around us have waged war against us.

Contemporary English Version
We have had plenty of troubles and wars of our own. Even the nearby kings have attacked us.

New American Bible
But many tribulations and many wars have beset us, and the kings around us have attacked us.

Douay-Rheims Bible
But we have had many troubles and wars on every side; and the kings that are round about us have fought against us.

But we have had many troubles and wars on every side; and the kings that are round about us have fought against us.

1 Maccabees 12:11
We, therefore, at all times without ceasing, both in our festivals, and other days wherein it is convenient, remember you in the sacrifices that we offer, and in our observances, as it is meet and becoming to remember brethren.

1 Maccabees 12:12
And we rejoice at your glory.

1 Maccabees 12:14
But we would not be troublesome to you, nor to the rest of our allies and friends, in these wars.

1 Maccabees 12:15
For we have had help from heaven, and we have been delivered, and our enemies are humbled.