It is punishment enough for a judge that he has God as his avenger.

Explanation

The judge who abuses his office may escape human censure, but he answers to a higher tribunal — the weight of divine accountability restrains the conscience of the just.

Where this applies

• A corrupt judge may escape human accountability but they answer to a higher authority.
• The judge who abuses their power faces divine judgment even if they avoid earthly consequences.

See also

• 8.1.14 The judge is condemned when a guilty person escapes punishment.
• 12.11.1 Human things never prosper where divine things are neglected.