Strength the Source of Righteousness

There is no god besides you, whose care is for all people, to whom you should prove that you have not judged unjustly; for your strength is the source of righteousness, and your sovereignty over all causes you to spare all.  For you show your strength when people doubt the completeness of your power, and you rebuke any insolence among those who know it.  Although you are sovereign in strength, you judge with mildness, and with great forbearance you govern us; for you have power to act whenever you choose.  Through such works you have taught your people that the righteous must be kind, and you have filled your children with good hope, because you give repentance for sins.

– Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16–19, alternate reading for Proper 11, Year A