Psalms 89:13

¹²North and south You created; Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at Your name. ¹³Mighty is Your arm; strong is Your hand. Your right hand is exalted. ¹⁴Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.

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Summary

This verse highlights the power and strength of God's mighty arm, symbolizing His authority and ability to accomplish His purposes. It emphasizes that God's hand is exalted in righteousness and justice, showcasing His perfect character and unwavering faithfulness. The imagery of God's hand being strong and high above all signifies His sovereignty over all creation and His ability to uphold His promises. Ultimately, this verse inspires trust and confidence in God's ability to protect, provide, and reign with righteousness and love.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne,.... The seat and throne on which he sits; all the administrations of his kingly power in the government of the world, in the salvation of his people, and in the punishment of his enemies, being according to the strict rules of justice and judgment: or "the preparation of thy throne" (d); all that the Lord does according to the counsel of his will; and these counsels were of old, and were formed in strict justice and judgment, and were a preparation for his future government in providence and grace: or "the establishment of thy throne" (e); the throne of an earthly king is established by righteousness; and so the throne of God, and of Christ, is ordered and established with justice and judgment in the exercise of righteousness for evermore, Pro 16:12. mercy and truth shall go before thy face; be and appear wherever he is; all his ways are mercy and truth, Psa 25:10, "mercy" in pardoning and saving sinners that come unto him by Christ; and "truth" in performing all his purposes and promises; and these make the joyful sound next mentioned. (d) "praeparatio sedis tuae". V. L. so the Sept. (e) Basis, "fulchrum et stabilimentum", Michaelis.