⁸ But even these you spared, since they were but mortals,
and sent wasps^[a] as forerunners of your army
to destroy them little by little,^(A)

¹⁶ For your strength is the source of righteousness,
and your sovereignty over all causes you to spare all.^(A)

¹⁸ Although you are sovereign in strength, you judge fairly,
and with great forbearance you govern us,
for you have power to act whenever you choose.^(A)