Wisdom of Solomon 12:18-20

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

¹⁸ Although you are sovereign in strength, you judge fairly,
and with great forbearance you govern us,
for you have power to act whenever you choose.^(A)

¹⁹ Through such works you have taught your people
that the righteous must be kind,
and you have filled your children with good hope,
because you give repentance for sins.^(B)
20 For if you punished with such great care and indulgence^[a]
the enemies of your children and those deserving of death,
granting them time and opportunity to give up their wickedness,^(C)