Wisdom 12:15-17

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁵ For 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.

¹⁶ For thy power is the beginning of justice: and because thou art Lord of all, thou makest thyself gracious to all.

¹⁷ For 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.