RV 58 (3)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 The mighty glittering band, arm−bound with bracelets, givers of bliss, unmeasured in their greatness, 3 This day may all your water−bringers, Maruts, they who impel the falling rain, approach us. 4 Ye raise up for the folk an active ruler whom, Holy Ones! a Master's hand hath fashioned. 5 They spring forth more and more, strong in their glories, like days, like spokes where none are last in or 6 When ye have hastened on with spotted coursers, O Maruts, on your cars with strong−wrought fellies, 7 Even Earth hath spread herself wide at their coming, and they as husbands have with power impregned 8 Ho! Maruts, Heroes, skilled in Law, immortal, be gracious unto us, ye rich in treasures,

RV 58 (3) · Rig Veda · null

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Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.

Job 36:5 · Bible · Job

Allah is He Who shaped you out of weakness, then appointed after weakness strength, then, after strength, appointed weakness and grey hair. He createth what He will. He is the Knower, the Mighty.

Quran 30:54 · Quran · The Romans

“Stern power of war! by whom the mighty fall, Who bathe in blood, and shake the lofty wall! Let the brave chiefs their glorious toils divide; And whose the conquest, mighty Jove decide: While we from interdicted fields retire, Nor tempt the wrath of heaven’s avenging sire.”

Iliad 5.6 · Iliad · 5

Hence he who (relies on) the strength of his forces does not conquer; and a tree which is strong will fill the out-stretched arms, (and thereby invites the feller.)

Tao Te Ching 76.3 · Tao Te Ching

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