Wisdom of Solomon

Wisdom of Solomon 12:16

ἡ γὰρ ἰσχύς σου δικαιοσύνης ἀρχή, καὶ τὸ πάντων σε δεσπόζειν πάντων φείδεσθαι ποιεῖ.
King James Version (KJV)

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

Modern English

Your power is the very foundation of righteousness, and because you are Lord of all, it enables you to be gracious to all.

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