Psalms 9:7

9:7 But the Lord ¹  rules ²  forever;

he reigns in a just manner. ³ 

Psalms 122:5

122:5 Indeed, ⁴  the leaders sit ⁵  there on thrones and make legal decisions,

on the thrones of the house of David. ⁶ 

Psalms 76:9

76:9 when God arose to execute judgment,

and to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. (Selah)

¹ tn The construction vav (ו) + subject highlights the contrast between the exalted Lord and his defeated foes (see v. 6).

² tn Heb “sits” (i.e., enthroned, see v. 4). The imperfect verbal form highlights the generalization.

³ tn Heb “he establishes for justice his throne.”

⁴ tn Or “for.”

⁵ tn Or “sat.”

⁶ tn Heb “Indeed, there they sit [on] thrones for judgment, [on] thrones [belonging] to the house of David.”