Wisdom 6:6-8

New Catholic Bible

⁶ The lowly will be pardoned through mercy,
    but the mighty will be tested with rigor.
⁷ For the Lord of all is not in awe of anyone,
    nor does he show any deference to worldly rank,
since he himself made small and great alike,
    and he provides for all equally.
⁸ But a strict examination awaits those in positions of power.