Wisdom 12:16 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

For thy power is the beginning of righteousness, and because thou art the Lord of all, it maketh thee to be gracious unto all.

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Your strength is the very origin of doing the right thing. Because you rule over all, you spare all.

For your power is the beginning of justice, and, because you are Lord of all, you make yourself to be lenient to all.

For thy power is the beginning of justice: and because thou art Lord of all, thou makest thyself gracious to all.

Your strength is the source of justice. You can show mercy to everyone, because you are the Lord of all.

For your strength is the source of righteousness, and your sovereignty over all makes you to forbear all.

You do what is right because you have the strength to do so, and your great power makes you merciful to everyone.