Psalms 33:5

33:5 The Lord promotes equity and justice;

the Lord’s faithfulness extends throughout the earth.

Psalms 89:14

89:14 Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne.

Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

Psalms 97:2

97:2 Dark clouds surround him;

equity and justice are the foundation of his throne.


tn Heb “loves.” The verb “loves” is here metonymic; the Lord’s commitment to principles of equity and justice causes him to actively promote these principles as he governs the world.

tn Heb “fills the earth.”

sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.

tn Heb “are in front of your face.” The idiom can mean “confront” (Ps 17:13) or “meet, enter the presence of” (Ps 95:2).

sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.