Psalms 45:6

45:6 Your throne, ¹  O God, is permanent. ² 

The scepter ³  of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

Psalms 89:4

89:4 ‘I will give you an eternal dynasty ⁴ 

and establish your throne throughout future generations.’” ⁵  (Selah)

Psalms 89:14

89:14 Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. ⁶ 

Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule. ⁷ 

[45:6]  ¹ sn The king’s throne here symbolizes his rule.

[45:6]  ² tn Or “forever and ever.”

[45:6]  ³ sn The king’s scepter symbolizes his royal authority.

[89:4]  ⁴ tn Heb “forever I will establish your offspring.”

[89:4]  ⁵ tn Heb “and I will build to a generation and a generation your throne.”

[89:14]  ⁷ sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.

[89:14]  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).