Hebrews 1:8-9

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“·God, your throne [^LYour throne, O God; ] will last forever and ever.
    You will rule your kingdom with ·fairness [^La just/righteous scepter; ^Ca scepter symbolizes royal authority].
⁹ You love ·right [righteousness] and hate ·evil [wickedness; lawlessness],
    so ·God [^LGod, your God,] has ·chosen [^Lanointed] you ·from among your friends [or above your peers; above anyone else];
    he has ·set you apart with much joy [^Lanointed you with the oil of joy/rejoicing; Ps. 45:6–7].”