2 Thou, powerful Soma, thou to whom the cows have −lowed, ascendest bright with sheen, thine 3 Best giver of delight, he flows to Indra's throat, robing himself in might, Auspicious One, for fame. 4 The men, the ten swift fingers, milk thee out for Gods, even thee most rich in meath, with thousand flo 5 Deft−handed men with stones, the ten swift fingers, drain thee into waters, thee, the Steer enriched withRV 80 (5) · Rig Veda · null
RV 80 (5)
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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