45:6 Your throne, 1 O God, is permanent. 2
The scepter 3 of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
89:4 ‘I will give you an eternal dynasty 4
and establish your throne throughout future generations.’” 5 (Selah)
89:14 Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. 6
Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule. 7
1 sn The king’s throne here symbolizes his rule.
2 tn Or “forever and ever.”
3 sn The king’s scepter symbolizes his royal authority.
4 tn Heb “forever I will establish your offspring.”
5 tn Heb “and I will build to a generation and a generation your throne.”
7 sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.
8 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).