12
Great as is his mercy, so also is his chastisement; he judges a person according to his or her deeds.
13
The sinner will not escape with plunder, and the patience of the godly will not be frustrated.
14
He makes room for every act of mercy; everyone receives in accordance with his or her deeds.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Other ancient authorities add [+V15+WThe Lord hardened Pharaoh so that he did not recognize him, in order that his works might be known under heaven. +V16+WHis mercy is manifest to the whole of creation, and he divided his light and darkness with a plumb line.]
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