29 According to these articles did the Romans covenant with the people of the Jews.
30 And if after this one party or the other shall have a mind to add to these articles, or take away anything, they may do it at their pleasure: and whatsoever they shall add, or take away, shall be ratified.
31 Moreover concerning the evils that Demetrius the king hath done against them, we have written to him, saying: Why hast thou made thy yoke heavy upon our friends, and allies, the Jews?
32 If therefore they come again to us complaining of thee, we will do them justice, and will make war against thee by sea and land.