Wisdom 12:18 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition But thou, mastering thy power, judgest with equity, and orderest us with great favor: for thou mayest use power when thou wilt. More versionsCommon English Bible Still, though you rule absolutely, you exercise careful judgment. You govern us with amazing restraint. If you wanted to, you could do anything you wished. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet, you are the master of power, since you judge with tranquility, and since you administer us with great reverence; for it is close to you to be used whenever you will. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But thou being master of power, judgest with tranquillity; and with great favour disposest of us: for thy power is at hand when thou wilt. Good News Translation (US Version) Even though you have absolute power, you are a merciful judge. You could take action against us whenever you like, but instead, you rule us with great patience. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers 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. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition Although you have power to do all things, you are gentle when you judge us, and you rule us with great patience. |