15 But being righteous, you rule all things righteously, deeming it a thing alien from your power to condemn one who doesn’t deserve to be punished. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 12:15
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Wisdom of Solomon 12:19–21
19 But you taught your people by such works as these, how the righteous must be kind. You made your sons to have good hope, because you give repentance when men have sinned. (WEB) 20 For if on those who were enemies of your servants and deserving of death, you took vengea… (WEB)
2 Esdras 7:138–140
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16 If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words. 17 Could one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn the just and mighty One, 18 who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’
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Wisdom of Solomon 12:8–10
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Job 34:9–11
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2 Baruch 15:1–3
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