This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Wisdom 12:18 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition18 But thou, mastering thy power, judgest with equity, and orderest us with great favor: for thou mayest use power when thou wilt. See the chapterMore versionsCommon English Bible18 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. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version18 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. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version18 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. See the chapterGood News Translation (US Version)18 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. See the chapterWorld English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers18 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. See the chapter |