In the first reading (Wis 12:13, 16-19) the author states that there is no other god beside the Lord who cares for all so He has no need to show He has unjustly condemn. God’s might is the source of His justice. He can be lenient because He has mastery over all things. He shows His might when His power is disbelieved. He rebukes temerity in those who know Him. He judges with clemency and governs with lenience although He is the master of might. He taught His people by example that the just must be kind. He gave hope to His children that He would permit repentance for their sins. Read the rest here.