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Psalms 122:5

David
Justice

3 Jerusalem is built up as a city united together,

4 where the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, as a testimony for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.

For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.

7 May there be peace within your walls, and prosperity inside your fortresses.”

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.
KJV
For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
WEB
For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of David’s house.
ASV
For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.
DARBY
For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
BLB
For there sit the thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
ÅB
For der er stoler satt til dom, stoler for Davids hus.
OTB
For dommerseter ble opprettet der,
Setene til Davids hus.
B1930
For der er stoler satt til dom, stoler for Davids hus.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Deuteronomy 17:8

    If 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.

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  • 2 Chronicles 19:8

    Moreover, 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.

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  • 2 Samuel 8:18

    Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders.

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  • Deuteronomy 17:18

    When 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.

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  • 2 Chronicles 11:22

    Rehoboam appointed Abijah son of Maacah as chief prince among his brothers, intending to make him king.

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