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Wisdom of Solomon 12:16

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

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
For thy power is the beginning of righteousness, and because thou art the Lord of all, it maketh thee to be gracious unto all.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
For your power is the beginning of righteousness, and because you are the Lord of all, it makes you to be gracious to all.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
For thy power is the beginning of righteousness, and because thou art the Lord of all, it maketh thee to be gracious unto all.
King James Version