Wisdom 12:16DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 16 of 27
"For thy power is the beginning of justice: and because thou art Lord of all, thou makest thyself gracious to all."
In context
14Neither shall king, nor tyrant in thy sight inquire about them whom thou hast destroyed.
15For so much then as thou art just, thou orderest all things justly: thinking it not agreeable to thy power, to condemn him who deserveth not to be punished.
16For thy power is the beginning of justice: and because thou art Lord of all, thou makest thyself gracious to all.
17For thou shewest thy power, when men will not believe thee to be absolute in power, and thou convincest the boldness of them that know thee not.
18But thou being master of power, judgest with tranquillity; and with great favour disposest of us: for thy power is at hand when thou wilt.