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Psalms 89:14

Psalms 89:14
Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound,.... Of the love, grace, and mercy of God displayed in Christ, of peace and pardon by his blood, of justification by his righteousness, of atonement by…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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. The idea here…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 89:5-14

These verses are full of the praises of God. Observe,

I. Where, and by whom, God is to be praised. 1. God is praised by the angels above: The heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord! Psa 89:5; that…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Righteousness and judgement are the foundation of thy throne:

Lovingkindness and truth attend thy presence.

The first line recurs in Psa 97:2. Cp. too Psa 33:5. Righteousness, or the principle of…