Wisdom 12:10–18
10but judging them little by little you gave them a chance to repent, not being ignorant that their nature by birth was evil, their wickedness inborn, and that their manner of thought would never be changed.↗
11For they were a cursed seed from the beginning. It wasn’t through fear of any that you left them unpunished for their sins.↗
12For who will say, “What have you done?” Or “Who will withstand your judgment?” Who will accuse you for the perishing of nations which you caused? Or who will come and stand before you as an avenger for unrighteous men?↗
13For there isn’t any God beside you that cares for all, that you might show that you didn’t judge unrighteously.↗
14No king or prince will be able to confront you about those whom you have punished.↗
15But being righteous, you rule all things righteously, deeming it a thing alien from your power to condemn one who doesn’t deserve to be punished.↗
16For your strength is the source of righteousness, and your sovereignty over all makes you to forbear all.↗
17For when men don’t believe that you are perfect in power, you show your strength, and in dealing with those who think this, you confuse their boldness.↗
18But you, being sovereign in strength, judge in gentleness, and with great forbearance you govern us; for the power is yours whenever you desire it.↗
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