2 A cry was raised which reached the Gods, O Indra, a cry to them to send us strength in combat. 3 The Bays, the booty−seeking car I harness: my prayers have reached him who accepts them gladly. 4 Like barren cows, moreover, swelled the waters: the singen sought thy holy rite, O Indra. 5 So may these gladdening draughts rejoice thee, Indra, the Mighty, very bounteous to the singer. 6 Thus the Vasisthas glorify with praises Indra, the Powerful whose arm wields thunder.RV 23 (7) · Rig Veda · null
RV 23 (7)
Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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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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