12 All of us are merely human, and we cannot question what you have done, nor can we refuse to let you punish us. No one would dare to blame you for destroying those nations you created or dare to defend the guilty in your court of law.
13 You alone are God, and you care for all creation. So you don't have to prove to any other gods that you do what is right,
14 and no kings or rulers can accuse you of wrongly punishing anyone.
15 You are always perfectly fair, and you would never punish innocent people.
16 You do what is right because you have the strength to do so, and your great power makes you merciful to everyone.
17 When anyone doubts your strength, you show how strong you are, and you correct anyone who understands and still doubts.
18 Although you have power to do all things, you are gentle when you judge us, and you rule us with great patience.