Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

Then in the tent of David
a throne will be established by faithful love.
A judge who seeks what is right
and is quick to execute justice
will sit on the throne forever.

New American Standard Bible

A throne will even be established in lovingkindness,
And a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of David;
Moreover, he will seek justice
And be prompt in righteousness.

King James Version

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.

International Standard Version

then a throne will be established in gracious love, and there will sit in faithfulness in the Tent of David one who judges, seeks justice, and is swift to do what is right."

A Conservative Version

And a throne shall be established in loving kindness, and he shall sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, and seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.

American Standard Version

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.

Amplified


A throne will be established in lovingkindness,
And One will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent (dynasty, family) of David;
Judging and seeking justice
And being prompt to do righteousness.

Bible in Basic English

Then a king's seat will be based on mercy, and one will be seated on it in the tent of David for ever; judging uprightly, and quick to do righteousness.

Darby Translation

And a throne shall be established in mercy: and in the tent of David there shall sit upon it, in truth, one judging and seeking justice and hastening righteousness.

Julia Smith Translation

And the throne was set up in mercy: and he sat upon it in truth in the tent of David, judging and seeking judgment, and hastening justice.

King James 2000

And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking justice, and hastening righteousness.

Lexham Expanded Bible

then a throne shall be established in steadfast love, and one shall sit on it in faithfulness, in the tent of David, judging and seeking justice and zealous for righteousness.

Modern King James verseion

And in mercy the throne shall be established; and he shall sit on it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment, and speeding righteousness.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And in mercy shall the throne be prepared, and he shall sit upon it in the truth, in the tabernacle of David: judging, and seeking judgment, and making haste unto righteousness.

NET Bible

Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David's family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.

New Heart English Bible

A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.

The Emphasized Bible

So shall be established, in lovingkindness, a throne, And one shall sit thereon, in truth, in the home of David, - Judging - and seeking justice and speeding righteousness.

Webster

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.

World English Bible

A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.

Youngs Literal Translation

And established in kindness is the throne, And one hath sat on it in truth, in the tent of David, Judging and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
כּסּה כּסּא 
Kicce' 
Usage: 135

and he shall sit
ישׁב 
Yashab 
Usage: 1081

in the tabernacle
אהל 
'ohel 
Usage: 345

of David
דּויד דּוד 
David 
Usage: 1074

שׁפט 
Shaphat 
Usage: 203

and seeking
דּרשׁ 
Darash 
Usage: 164

and hasting
מהר מהיר 
Mahiyr 
Usage: 4

References

Easton

Fausets

Hastings

Morish

Context Readings

Moab's Hopeless Situation

4 Let my refugees stay with you;
be a refuge for Moab from the aggressor.


When the oppressor has gone,
destruction has ended,
and marauders have vanished from the land.
5 Then in the tent of David
a throne will be established by faithful love.
A judge who seeks what is right
and is quick to execute justice
will sit on the throne forever.
6 We have heard of Moab’s pride
how very proud he is—
his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance,
and his empty boasting.



Cross References

Daniel 7:14

He was given authority to rule,
and glory, and a kingdom;
so that those of every people,
nation, and language
should serve Him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
that will not pass away,
and His kingdom is one
that will not be destroyed.

Micah 4:7

I will make the lame into a remnant,
those far removed into a strong nation.
Then the Lord will rule over them in Mount Zion
from this time on and forever.

Isaiah 9:6-7

For a child will be born for us,
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 32:1-2

Indeed, a king will reign righteously,
and rulers will rule justly.

Daniel 7:27

The kingdom, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the holy ones of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’

2 Samuel 7:16

Your house and kingdom will endure before Me forever, and your throne will be established forever.’”

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!
Shout in triumph, Daughter Jerusalem!
Look, your King is coming to you;
He is righteous and victorious,
humble and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Luke 1:31-33

Now listen:
You will conceive and give birth to a son,
and you will call His name Jesus.

2 Samuel 5:9

David took up residence in the stronghold, which he named the city of David. He built it up all the way around from the supporting terraces inward.

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke;
the Rock of Israel said to me,
“The one who rules the people with justice,
who rules in the fear of God,

1 Kings 10:9

May Yahweh your God be praised! He delighted in you and put you on the throne of Israel, because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel. He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.”

2 Chronicles 31:20

Hezekiah did this throughout all Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the Lord his God.

Psalm 61:6-7

Add days to the king’s life;
may his years span many generations.

Psalm 72:2-4

He will judge Your people with righteousness
and Your afflicted ones with justice.

Psalm 85:10

Faithful love and truth will join together;
righteousness and peace will embrace.

Psalm 89:1-2

A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.I will sing about the Lord’s faithful love forever;
I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations
with my mouth.

Psalm 89:14

Righteousness and justice are the foundation
of Your throne;
faithful love and truth go before You.

Psalm 96:13

before the Lord, for He is coming—
for He is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness
and the peoples with His faithfulness.

Psalm 98:9

before the Lord,
for He is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world righteously
and the peoples fairly.

Psalm 99:4

The mighty King loves justice.
You have established fairness;
You have administered justice
and righteousness in Jacob.

Proverbs 20:28

Loyalty and faithfulness deliver a king;
through loyalty he maintains his throne.

Proverbs 29:14

A king who judges the poor with fairness—
his throne will be established forever.

Isaiah 11:1-5

Then a shoot will grow from the stump of Jesse,
and a branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Isaiah 55:4

Since I have made him a witness to the peoples,
a leader and commander for the peoples,

Jeremiah 23:5-6

“The days are coming”—this is the Lord’s declaration—
“when I will raise up a Righteous Branch of David.
He will reign wisely as king
and administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Amos 9:11

In that day
I will restore the fallen booth of David:
I will repair its gaps,
restore its ruins,
and rebuild it as in the days of old,

Luke 1:69-75

He has raised up a horn of salvation for us
in the house of His servant David,

Acts 15:16-17

After these things I will return
and rebuild David’s fallen tent.
I will rebuild its ruins
and set it up again,

Hebrews 1:8-9

but to the Son:

Your throne, God,
is forever and ever,
and the scepter of Your kingdom
is a scepter of justice.

2 Peter 3:11-12

Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness

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