18 But you, being sovereign in strength, judge in gentleness, and with great forbearance you govern us; for the power is yours whenever you desire it. (WEB) 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 vengeance with so great deliberation and indulgence, giving them times and opportunities when they might escape from their wickedness, (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 12:18–20
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22 Because the whole world before you is as a grain in a balance, and as a drop of dew that comes down upon the earth in the morning. (WEB) 23 But you have mercy on all men, because you have power to do all things, and you overlook the sins of men to the end that they may… (WEB)
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2 Esdras 3:29–31
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2 Baruch 21:20–22
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