The God of Israel has said, the Rock of Israel has spoken to me, ‘He who rules over men righteously, he who rules in the fear of God—
Isaiah 16:5 - Tree of Life Version A throne will be established in mercy, and One will sit on it in truth —in the tent of David— One who seeks justice and is ready for righteousness. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then in mercy and loving-kindness shall a throne be established, and One shall sit upon it in truth and faithfulness in the tent of David, judging and seeking justice and being swift to do righteousness. [Ps. 96:13; Jer. 48:47.] American Standard Version (1901) And a throne shall be established in lovingkindness; and one shall sit thereon in truth, in the tent of David, judging, and seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness. Common English Bible a throne will be established based on goodness, and someone will sit faithfully on it in David’s dwelling— a judge who seeks justice and timely righteousness. Catholic Public Domain Version And a throne will be prepared in mercy, and One shall sit upon it in truth, in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment, and quickly repaying what is just. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And a throne shall be prepared in mercy, and one shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment, and quickly rendering that which is just. |
The God of Israel has said, the Rock of Israel has spoken to me, ‘He who rules over men righteously, he who rules in the fear of God—
So David occupied the stronghold and renamed it the City of David. Then David fortified it all round from the Millo inward.
So your house and your kingship will be secure forever before you; your throne will be established forever.”
Blessed be Adonai your God, who delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. It is because of Adonai’s everlasting love for Israel that He made you king, to do justice and righteousness.”
Thus Hezekiah did throughout all Judah. He did what was good, right and true before Adonai his God.
Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, so that glory may dwell in our land.
before Adonai, for He is coming! For He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.
before Adonai, for He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with fairness.
The might of a king loves justice. You have established fairness. You executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Lovingkindness and truth preserve the king, but his throne is upheld by lovingkindness.
If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure.
For Adonai is our Judge, Adonai is our Lawgiver, Adonai is our King— He will save us!
Behold, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples.
Dominion, glory and sovereignty were given to Him that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will never pass away, and His kingdom is one that will not be destroyed.
Then the kingdom, power, and greatness of the kingdoms under all heaven will be given to the people of the kedoshim of the Most High. Their kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions will serve and obey him.’
“In that day I will raise up David’s fallen sukkah. I will restore its breaches, raise up its ruins, and rebuild it as in days of old
I will make her who was limping into a remnant, and her who was banished a mighty nation. Adonai will reign over them on Mount Zion from that time and forever.”
Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you, a righteous one bringing salvation. He is lowly, riding on a donkey— on a colt, the foal of a donkey.