Psalms 122:5
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.”
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BSBPD
“For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“For there have sat thrones of judgment, Thrones of the house of David.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Psalms 122:5 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 17:8If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose.
- Deuteronomy 17:18When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests.
- 2 Samuel 8:18Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.
- 1 Kings 7:7In addition, he built a hall for the throne, the Hall of Justice, where he was to judge. It was paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling.
- 2 Chronicles 11:22Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, intending to make him king.
- 2 Chronicles 19:8Moreover, Jehoshaphat appointed in Jerusalem some of the Levites, priests, and heads of the Israelite families to judge on behalf of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).
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