Psalms 89:14
Psalms 89:14 in Multiple Translations
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth go before thy face.
The seat of your kingdom is resting on righteousness and right judging: mercy and good faith come before your face.
Your character of goodness and fairness is the basis for the way you rule; dependable love and trustworthiness are always with you.
Righteousnesse and equitie are the stablishment of thy throne: mercy and trueth goe before thy face.
Righteousness and judgment [Are] the fixed place of Thy throne, Kindness and truth go before Thy face.
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loving kindness and truth go before your face.
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
We are filled in the morning with thy mercy: and we have rejoiced, and are delighted all our days.
◄Your rule [MTY] over us is based on/As you rule over us, you are always► treating people fairly and justly, and on/are always faithfully loving us and doing what you promised.
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Psalms 89:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/ךָ֣
זְ֭רוֹעַ
עִם
גְּבוּרָ֑ה
תָּעֹ֥ז
יָ֝דְ/ךָ֗
תָּר֥וּם
יְמִינֶֽ/ךָ
לְ/ךָ֣
Prep | Suff
זְ֭רוֹעַ
zᵉrôwaʻ
H2220
arm
N-cs
עִם
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep
גְּבוּרָ֑ה
gᵉbûwrâh
H1369
might
N-fs
תָּעֹ֥ז
ʻâzaz
H5810
be strong
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
יָ֝דְ/ךָ֗
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs | Suff
תָּר֥וּם
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
יְמִינֶֽ/ךָ
yâmîyn
H3225
Ben]jamin
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 89:14
לְ/ךָ֣
""
Prep | Suff
זְ֭רוֹעַ
zᵉrôwaʻ
H2220
"arm"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for arm refers to the arm as stretched out, symbolizing strength, force, or power, as seen in the KJV translations of arm, mighty, and strength.
Definition: 1) arm, forearm, shoulder, strength 1a) arm 1b) arm (as symbol of strength) 1c) forces (political and military) 1d) shoulder (of animal sacrificed)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: arm, [phrase] help, mighty, power, shoulder, strength. See also: Genesis 49:24; Proverbs 31:17; Psalms 10:15.
עִם
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
גְּבוּרָ֑ה
gᵉbûwrâh
H1369
"might"
N-fs
This word means strength, might, or power, like God's mighty power in Psalm 111:6. It can describe a person's bravery or the strength of an action, as in the mighty deeds of God in Psalm 145:11.
Definition: 1) strength, might 1a) strength 1b) might, valour, bravery 1c) might, mighty deeds (of God) Aramaic equivalent: ge.vu.rah (גְּבוּרָה "might" H1370)
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength. See also: Exodus 32:18; Psalms 71:18; Psalms 20:7.
תָּעֹ֥ז
ʻâzaz
H5810
"be strong"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to be strong or prevail, and can also mean to make something firm. It's used in the Bible to describe God strengthening someone or someone becoming strong. The KJV translates it as 'harden' or 'strengthen'.
Definition: 1) to be strong 1a) (Qal) to be strong, prevail 1b) (Hiphil) to make firm, strengthen
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self), be strong. See also: Judges 3:10; Proverbs 7:13; Psalms 9:20.
יָ֝דְ/ךָ֗
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
תָּר֥וּם
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
יְמִינֶֽ/ךָ
yâmîyn
H3225
"Ben]jamin"
N-fs | Suff
Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 89:14
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- Context
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- Psalms 89:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:14
- Sermons on Psalms 89:14
Context — I Will Sing of His Love Forever
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.
15Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence. 16They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 97:2 | Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. |
| 2 | Proverbs 16:12 | Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness. |
| 3 | Psalms 45:6–7 | Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. |
| 4 | Psalms 85:13 | Righteousness will go before Him to prepare the way for His steps. |
| 5 | Psalms 145:17 | The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds. |
| 6 | Psalms 99:4 | The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 32:4 | He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. |
| 8 | Revelation 15:3 | and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! |
| 9 | Psalms 89:2 | For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.” |
| 10 | John 1:17 | For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. |
Psalms 89:14 Summary
This verse tells us that God's rule is based on what is right and fair, and that He is always loving and faithful. This means we can trust God to always do what is best for us, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11. Just like a king's throne is the symbol of his power and authority, God's throne represents His rule over all things, and the fact that it is founded on righteousness and justice shows us that He is a fair and loving God. By understanding this, we can have confidence in God's love and care for us, and strive to live in a way that reflects His righteousness and justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that righteousness and justice are the foundation of God's throne?
This means that God's rule is based on what is right and just, as seen in Psalms 89:14, and is a fundamental aspect of His character, as also stated in Psalms 119:137 and Deuteronomy 32:4.
How do loving devotion and faithfulness go before God?
This phrase suggests that God's love and faithfulness are always present and precede His actions, as seen in Psalms 89:14, and are a key part of His relationship with His people, as also described in Psalms 23:6 and Lamentations 3:22-23.
What is the significance of the throne in this verse?
The throne represents God's authority and rule, and the fact that righteousness and justice are its foundation emphasizes the importance of these qualities in God's kingdom, as also seen in Isaiah 9:7 and Jeremiah 23:5.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
By recognizing that God's rule is based on righteousness and justice, we can strive to live in a way that reflects these qualities, as encouraged in Micah 6:8 and Matthew 5:6, and trust in God's loving devotion and faithfulness to guide us.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to you that God's throne is founded on righteousness and justice, and how can you reflect these qualities in your own life?
- How do you see God's loving devotion and faithfulness at work in your life, and how can you respond to these attributes?
- What are some ways you can 'walk in the light of God's presence' as described in Psalms 89:15, and how can this verse inform your daily decisions?
- How can you rejoice in God's name and exult in His righteousness, as described in Psalms 89:16, and what impact might this have on your relationships and interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 89:14
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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 89:14
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 89:14
Justice and judgment, i.e. just judgment, or justice in judging, as 22:3. A common figure, called hendiaduo. The habitation; or, the basis or foundation, as this word is used 3:3 104:5; the groundwork of all his proceedings, and the stability of his throne and government. For God could not be the Judge and Ruler of the world if he did not right, : compare . The sense and scope of this verse may be this, Though thy present dispensations, in breaking thy covenant with David, and in suffering his posterity and thine own people to be devoured by such as are much more wicked than they, be a great deep and secret, yet I rest satisfied that they are just. In like manner the prophet fortifies himself under the like thoughts, . Shall go before thy face, as thy harbingers and companions, wheresoever thou goest. Thou art neither unmerciful nor unfaithful in any of thy dealings.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 89:14
Psalms 89:14 Justice and judgment [are] the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. Ver. 14. Justice and judgment are the habitation (or basis) of thy throne] These are the supporters and pillars. Mercy and truth, &c.] These are the forerunners, or satellites; I should much fear justice and judgment, saith Austin, were it not that mercy and truth comfort me: "Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ," John 1:17.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 89:14
(14) Habitation.—Rather, foundation, or pillars. Righteousness and judgment support God’s throne, and mercy and truth (“those genii of sacred history”) precede (present tense, not future) Him as forerunners precede a king.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 89:14
Verse 14. Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne] The throne - the government, of God, is founded in righteousness and judgment. He knows what is right; he sees what is right; he does what is right; and his judgments are ever according to righteousness. His decisions are all oracles, no one of them is ever reversed. Mercy and truth shall go before thy face.] These shall be the heralds that shall announce the coming of the Judge. His truth binds him to fulfil all his declarations; and his mercy shall be shown to all those who have fled for refuge to the hope that is set before them in the Gospel. See Clarke on Psalms 85:10; "Psalms 85:11".
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 89:14
14. Righteousness and judgement are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth attend thy presence. The first line recurs in Psalms 97:2. Cp. too Psalms 33:5. Righteousness, or the principle of justice, and judgement, or the application of it in act, are the basis of all true government, divine as well as human (Proverbs 16:12; Proverbs 25:5). Lovingkindness and truth are represented as angels attending in God’s Presence (Psalms 95:2), ready to do His bidding (Psalms 43:3), rather than as couriers preceding Him.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 89:14
justice and judgment are the habitation of the throne - Margin, “establishment.” The Hebrew word - מכון mâkôn - means properly a place where one stands; then, a foundation or basis.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 89:14
14. Justice and judgment—The former the principle, the latter the administration, of righteousness. Habitation—The restingplace, the foundation of thy throne.
Sermons on Psalms 89:14
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 71-80 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing the power and majesty of God, highlighting His control over nature and His guidance of His people. The speaker then shifts to addre |
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The God I Worship by S.I. Emery | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and speed of God's spoken word. He compares it to the process of human imagination and construction, highlighting that God's abili |
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Fren-03 Lelieu Le Plus Saint (The Holiest Place) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of communication from God in order to fulfill the calling of being His witness. The speaker warns that improper communication |
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Clouds and Darkness Are Round About Him by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes that the presence of trials and clouds in our lives is a sign of following God's guidance, as seen in the experiences of the disciples who entered the cloud |
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God Under Obligation to Do Right by Charles Finney | Charles Finney emphasizes that God is morally obligated to do right, as He embodies disinterested benevolence, which is the highest good for all beings. He explains that God's natu |
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Jehovah, a King by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the sovereignty of God as a great King, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's authority and submitting to His laws. He explains that Jehovah |
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He Is the Righteous Father by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the distinction between the true 'Righteous Father' and the misguided notion of universal fatherhood that lacks justice and accountability for sin. He argu |