Wisdom 12:16-18

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

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.

¹⁸ But thou being master of power, judgest with tranquillity; and with great favour disposest of us: for thy power is at hand when thou wilt.