¹³ All things are under your care, and there is no other god to whom you must justify your decisions.

¹⁶ Your strength is the source of justice. You can show mercy to everyone, because you are the Lord of all. ¹⁷ You show your strength when people doubt that your power is perfect, and you punish anyone who knows your power but dares to ignore it. ¹⁸ Even though you have absolute power, you are a merciful judge. You could take action against us whenever you like, but instead, you rule us with great patience.

¹⁹ By the things you have done you have taught your people that a person who is righteous must also be kind. You have given your people abundant hope by allowing them to repent of their sins.