If i am a paladin who uses swords. What stat should be my main focus?

Should i be putting into dex or str is basically my question.

For samurai i put into dex. I went through paladin and failed MQ so i am doing it again. The first time i put all points into dex and used dex gear. It didnt feel to be doing so good.

i am wondering if putting points into str is the better option???

dex has diminishing returns in all ways
the amount of crits, the bonuses to crits, and the protection from crits
so you're better off stopping dex at some poiint and getting some strength
I have no clue which is better or anything like that but a lot of people say 120
but they usually have gg gear and 120dex still lets them have 140str or something like that

if your gear is not as good as that your balance may be at a point with lower dex
so personally I'd go till you're 1:1 str:ee
then rest in dex
unless that would still take you above 130 dex or so, then if that is the case just do the 120dex rest str thing

Ok. This is what i read in a few diff posts that didnt pertain to paladin. I will try this. Thanks.