89:13 Your arm is powerful,
your hand strong,
your right hand 1 victorious. 2
89:14 Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. 3
Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule. 4
1 sn The Lord’s arm, hand, and right hand all symbolize his activities, especially his exploits in war.
2 tn Heb “is lifted up.” The idiom “the right hand is lifted up” refers to victorious military deeds (see Pss 89:42; 118:16).
3 sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.
4 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).