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12 You created the north and the south.
Tabor and Hermon[a] rejoice in your name.
13 Your arm is powerful,
your hand strong,
your right hand[b] victorious.[c]
14 Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne.[d]
Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.[e]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 89:12 sn Tabor and Hermon were two of the most prominent mountains in Palestine.
  2. Psalm 89:13 sn The Lord’s arm, hand, and right hand all symbolize his activities, especially his exploits in war.
  3. Psalm 89:13 tn Heb “is lifted up.” The idiom “the right hand is lifted up” refers to victorious military deeds (see Pss 89:42; 118:16).
  4. Psalm 89:14 sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.
  5. Psalm 89:14 tn Heb “are in front of your face.” The idiom can mean “confront” (Ps 17:13) or “meet, enter the presence of” (Ps 95:2).

12 You created the north and the south;
    Tabor(A) and Hermon(B) sing for joy(C) at your name.
13 Your arm is endowed with power;
    your hand is strong, your right hand exalted.(D)

14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;(E)
    love and faithfulness go before you.(F)

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