3 Who governeth the world with the palm of his hand, and all things obey his will: for he is the King of all, by his power dividing holy things among them from profane. (KJV) 4 He has given power to declare his works to no one. Who could trace out his mighty deeds? (WEB) 5 Who could measure the strength of his majesty? Who could also proclaim his mercies? (WEB)
Sirach 18:3–5
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Sirach 43:27–29
27 We may say many things, but couldn’t say enough. The summary of our words is, “He is everything!” (WEB) 28 How could we have strength to glorify him? For he is himself the greater than all his works. (WEB) 29 The Lord is awesome and exceedingly great! His power is marvelous! (WEB)
Psalms 106:1–3
1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. 2 Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise? 3 Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.
2 Baruch 54:11–13
11 For I will not be silent in praising the Mighty One, And with the voice of praise I will recount His marvellous deeds. (2BA) 12 For who doeth like unto Thy marvellous deeds, O God, Or who comprehendeth Thy deep thought of life. (2BA) 13 For with Thy counsel Thou dost govern all… (2BA)
Psalms of Solomon 2:30–32
30 He said: I will be lord of land and sea; And he recognized not that it is God who is great, Mighty in His great strength. (PSS) 31 He is king over the heavens, And judgeth kings and kingdoms. (PSS) 32 It is He who setteth me up in glory, And bringeth down the proud to eternal de… (PSS)
Wisdom of Solomon 11:20–22
20 Yes and without these they might have fallen by a single breath, being pursued by Justice, and scattered abroad by the breath of your power; but you arranged all things by measure, number, and weight. (WEB) 21 For to be greatly strong is yours at all times. Who could w… (WEB)
Sirach 16:19–21
19 The mountains and the foundations of the earth together are shaken with trembling when he looks at them. (WEB) 20 No heart will think about these things. Who could comprehend his ways? (WEB) 21 Like a tempest which no man can see, so, the majority of his works are hidden. (WEB)
2 Esdras 8:20–22
20 “O Lord, you who remain forever, whose eyes are exalted, and whose chambers are in the air, (WEB) 21 whose throne is beyond measure, whose glory is beyond comprehension, before whom the army of angels stand with trembling, (WEB) 22 at whose bidding they are changed to wind and f… (WEB)
2 Baruch 75:3–5
3 Or who can comprehend Thy intelligence? (2BA) 4 Or who is able to recount the thoughts of Thy mind? (2BA) 5 Or who of those who are born can hope to come to those things, Unless he is one to whom Thou art merciful and gracious? (2BA)
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