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13 For neither is there any god besides you who have the care of all,
    that you need show you have not unjustly condemned;(A)

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16 For your might is the source of righteousness;
    your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all.(A)
17 For you show your might when the perfection of your power is disbelieved;
    and in those who know you, you rebuke insolence.[a](B)
18 But though you are master of might, you judge with clemency,
    and with much lenience you govern us;
    for power, whenever you will, attends you.

19 You taught your people, by these deeds,(C)
    that those who are righteous must be kind;
And you gave your children reason to hope
    that you would allow them to repent for their sins.

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Footnotes

  1. 12:17 The brunt of divine anger and justice is borne by those who know God but defy divine authority and might. Cf. 1:2; 15:2, but also 12:27; 18:13.