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Psalms 89:14

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Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
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  1. Psalms 97:2Rank 1 from verse 14
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    2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.

  2. Proverbs 16:12Rank 2 from verse 14
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    12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

  3. Psalms 45:6–7Rank 3 from verse 14
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    6Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

    7Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

  4. Psalms 145:17Rank 4 from verse 14
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    17The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

  5. Psalms 85:13Rank 5 from verse 14
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    13Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.

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Psalms 89:14

COMBINED MEANING

justice

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The virtue which consists in giving to every one what is his due; practical conformity to the laws and to principles of rectitude in the dealings of men with each other; honesty; integrity in commerce or mutual intercourse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

judgment

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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

habitation

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A dwelling, abode, or place of residence; a place of refuge or shelter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616

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mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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truth

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1. That which is true; conformity to fact or reality. 2. Faithfulness. 3. God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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face

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The front of the head and its countenance or expression; the front, surface, outward appearance, presence, view, or personally known identity of a person, place, or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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13Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

14Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

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15Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.

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