Psalms 99:4
The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
Study Note
Study Note
The declaration 'the king's strength also loves justice; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob' grounds Israel's legal order in the character of the divine King. Psalm 99's three-strophe structure celebrates the holy God as Judge of the nations (99:1-3), righteous Judge of Israel (99:4-5), and faithful responder to Moses, Aaron, and Samuel (99:6-9). By rooting justice and equity in God's own love of justice, the verse provides a theological foundation for human law that transcends mere social contract. Amos 5:24 ('let justice roll down like waters') and Micah 6:8 ('what does the Lord require but justice, mercy, and humility') develop the same theological grounding.
Other Translations
The king’s strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.
And the strength of the king Hath loved judgment, Thou--Thou hast established uprightness; Judgment and righteousness in Jacob, Thou--Thou hast done.
The king's power is used for righteousness; you give true decisions, judging rightly in the land of Jacob.
Cross References
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