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You are righteous, and you rule everything righteously. You have never used your power to condemn a person who does not deserve to be punished.
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Your strength is the source of justice. You can show mercy to everyone, because you are the Lord of all.
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You show your strength when people doubt that your power is perfect, and you punish anyone who knows your power but dares to ignore it.
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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.
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By the things you have done you have taught your people that a person who is righteous must also be kind. You have given your people abundant hope by allowing them to repent of their sins.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.