But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment.
Parallel translations
- WEB But Yahweh reigns forever. He has prepared his throne for judgment.
- KJV But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
- NKJV But the Lord shall endure forever; He has prepared His throne for judgment.
- NASB ¶But the Lord sits as King forever; He has established His throne for judgment,
- NLT But the Lord reigns forever, executing judgment from his throne.
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Quick answer
In contrast to perishing enemies, Yahweh reigns forever, His throne established for judgment. God's eternal rule outlasts every passing power.
Overview
Against the ruin of the nations, David sets the permanence of God's reign and His throne prepared for judgment. God's kingdom does not rise and fall like human empires. This enduring throne anticipates the everlasting kingdom of Christ, who reigns and will judge the living and the dead.
Cross-references & the web
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- Ps 103:19The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.
- Rev 20:11Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
- Heb 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
- Ps 89:14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.
- Ps 102:12But You, O LORD, sit enthroned forever; Your renown endures to all generations.
- Ps 102:24–27I say: “O my God, do not take me in the midst of my days! Your years go on through all generations.
- 2 Pet 3:8Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
- Heb 1:11–12They will perish, but You remain; they will all wear out like a garment.
- Ps 50:3–5Our God approaches and will not be silent! Consuming fire precedes Him, and a tempest rages around Him.
- Ps 90:2Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.
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