Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
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
And a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of
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.
Themes
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 16:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Moab's Hopeless Situation
4
be a refuge for Moab
destruction has ended,
and marauders have vanished from the land.
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.
how very proud he is—
his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance,
and his empty boasting.
Names
Cross References
Daniel 7:14
and glory, and a kingdom;
so that those of every people,
nation, and language
should serve
His dominion is an everlasting
that will not pass away,
and His kingdom is one
that will not be destroyed.
Micah 4:7
those far removed into a strong nation.
Then the Lord will rule over them
from this time on and forever.
Isaiah 9:6-7
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor,
Eternal Father,
Isaiah 32:1-2
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,
2 Samuel 7:16
Your house and kingdom will endure before Me
Zechariah 9:9
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
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 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,
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
may his years span many generations.
Psalm 72:2-4
and Your afflicted ones with justice.
Psalm 85:10
righteousness and peace will embrace.
Psalm 89:1-2
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.
I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations
with my mouth.
Psalm 89:14
of Your throne;
faithful love and truth go before You.
Psalm 96:13
for He is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness
and the peoples with His faithfulness.
Psalm 98:9
for He is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world righteously
and the peoples fairly.
Psalm 99:4
You have established fairness;
You have administered justice
and righteousness in Jacob.
Proverbs 20:28
through loyalty he maintains his throne.
Proverbs 29:14
his throne will be established forever.
Isaiah 11:1-5
and a branch
Isaiah 55:4
a leader and commander for the peoples,
Jeremiah 23:5-6
“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
I will restore the fallen booth
I will repair its gaps,
restore its ruins,
and rebuild it as in the days of old,
Luke 1:69-75
in the house of His servant David,
Acts 15:16-17
and rebuild David’s fallen tent.
I will rebuild its ruins
and set it up again,
Hebrews 1:8-9
but to
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