93:2 Your throne has been secure from ancient times;
you have always been king. 1
45:6 Your throne, 2 O God, is permanent. 3
The scepter 4 of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
89:4 ‘I will give you an eternal dynasty 5
and establish your throne throughout future generations.’” 6 (Selah)
89:14 Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. 7
Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule. 8
1 tn Heb “from antiquity [are] you.” As the context suggests, this refers specifically to God’s royal position, not his personal existence.
2 sn The king’s throne here symbolizes his rule.
3 tn Or “forever and ever.”
4 sn The king’s scepter symbolizes his royal authority.
3 tn Heb “forever I will establish your offspring.”
4 tn Heb “and I will build to a generation and a generation your throne.”
4 sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.
5 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).