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Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And in mercy shall the throne be prepared, and he shall sit upon it in the truth, in the tabernacle of David: judging, and seeking judgment, and making haste unto righteousness.
New American Standard Bible
And a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of
Moreover, he will seek justice
And be prompt in righteousness.
King James Version
And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.
Holman Bible
a throne will be established by faithful love.
A judge who seeks what is right
and is quick to execute justice
will sit on the throne forever.
International Standard Version
then a throne will be established in gracious love, and there will sit in faithfulness in the Tent of David one who judges, seeks justice, and is swift to do what is right."
A Conservative Version
And a throne shall be established in loving kindness, and he shall sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, and seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.
American Standard Version
And a throne shall be established in lovingkindness; and one shall sit thereon in truth, in the tent of David, judging, and seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.
Amplified
A throne will be established in lovingkindness,
And One will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent (dynasty, family) of David;
Judging and seeking justice
And being prompt to do righteousness.
Bible in Basic English
Then a king's seat will be based on mercy, and one will be seated on it in the tent of David for ever; judging uprightly, and quick to do righteousness.
Darby Translation
And a throne shall be established in mercy: and in the tent of David there shall sit upon it, in truth, one judging and seeking justice and hastening righteousness.
Julia Smith Translation
And the throne was set up in mercy: and he sat upon it in truth in the tent of David, judging and seeking judgment, and hastening justice.
King James 2000
And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking justice, and hastening righteousness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
then a throne shall be established in steadfast love, and one shall sit on it in faithfulness, in the tent of David, judging and seeking justice and zealous for righteousness.
Modern King James verseion
And in mercy the throne shall be established; and he shall sit on it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment, and speeding righteousness.
NET Bible
Then a trustworthy king will be established; he will rule in a reliable manner, this one from David's family. He will be sure to make just decisions and will be experienced in executing justice.
New Heart English Bible
A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.
The Emphasized Bible
So shall be established, in lovingkindness, a throne, And one shall sit thereon, in truth, in the home of David, - Judging - and seeking justice and speeding righteousness.
Webster
And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.
World English Bible
A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.
Youngs Literal Translation
And established in kindness is the throne, And one hath sat on it in truth, in the tent of David, Judging and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.
Themes
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 16:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Moab's Hopeless Situation
4 Let my persecuted people dwell among you; Moab; be thou their refuge against the destroyer: for the adversary is brought to naught, the robber is undone, the tyrant is wasted in the land. 5 And in mercy shall the throne be prepared, and he shall sit upon it in the truth, in the tabernacle of David: judging, and seeking judgment, and making haste unto righteousness. 6 We have heard of the pride of Moab: it is well known. He is very proud, presumptuous, arrogant, and full of indignation, and vain are his lies.
Names
Cross References
Daniel 7:14
Then gave he him power and dignity regal, that all people, tribes and tongues should serve him. His power is an everlasting power, which shall never be put down: and his kingdom endureth uncorrupt.
Micah 4:7
and will give issue unto the lame, and make of the outcasts a great people: and the LORD himself shall be their king upon the mount Zion, from this time forth for evermore.
Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, and unto us a son is given. Upon his shoulders shall the kingdom lie, and he shall be called with his own name, "Wonderful, the giver of counsel, the mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of peace."
Isaiah 32:1-2
Behold, a king shall govern after the rule of righteousness, and the princes shall rule according to the balance of equity.
Daniel 7:27
As for the kingdom, power, and all might that is under the heaven: it shall be given to the holy people of the most highest, whose kingdom is everlasting. Yea, all powers shall serve and obey him.'
2 Samuel 7:16
And thine house and thy kingdom shall endure without end after thee, and thy seat shall be established forever.'"
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice thou greatly, O daughter Zion; be glad, O daughter Jerusalem. For lo, thy King cometh unto thee, even the righteous and Saviour: Lowly and simple is he, he rideth upon an ass, and upon the foal of an ass.
Luke 1:31-33
Lo: thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.
2 Samuel 5:9
And David dwelt in the tower and called it the city of David. And David built round about it from Mello inward.
2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel spake unto me, and the strength of Israel said, 'He that beareth rule over men, he that ruleth justly in the fear of God,
1 Kings 10:9
And blessed be the LORD thy God which had a lust to thee, to set thee on the seat of Israel, because the LORD loved Israel for ever, and therefore made thee king, to do equity and righteousness."
2 Chronicles 31:20
And of this manner did Hezekiah, throughout all Judah; and did that was good, right and truth, before the LORD his God.
Psalm 61:6-7
Thou shalt grant the king a long life; that his years may endure throughout all generations,
Psalm 72:2-4
Then shall he judge thy people according unto right, and defend the poor.
Psalm 85:10
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Psalm 89:1-2
{An Instruction of Ethan the Ezrahite} My song shall be always of the loving-kindness of the LORD; with my mouth will I ever be showing thy faithfulness from one generation to another.
Psalm 89:14
Righteousness and equity are the habitation of thy seat; mercy and truth shall go before thy face.
Psalm 96:13
for he cometh to judge the earth: yea with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with his truth. {TYNDALE: For he cometh to judge the earth. Thank the LORD for he is good, and his mercy lasteth ever.}
Psalm 98:9
before the LORD; for he is come to judge the earth. With righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
Psalm 99:4
The king's power loveth judgment. Thou hast prepared equity; thou hast executed judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
Proverbs 20:28
Mercy and faithfulness preserve the king, and with loving-kindness his seat is holden up.
Proverbs 29:14
The seat of the king that faithfully judgeth the poor, shall continue sure for ever more.
Isaiah 11:1-5
There shall come a rod out of the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall spring out of his root.
Isaiah 55:4
Behold, I shall give him for a witness among the folk, for a Prince and Captain unto the people.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
"Behold, the time cometh, sayeth the LORD, that I will raise up the righteous Branch of David, which shall bear rule, and discuss matters with wisdom, and shall set up equity and righteousness again in the earth.
Amos 9:11
"At that time will I build again the tabernacle of David, that is fallen down, and hedge up his gaps. And look: what is broken, I shall repair it. Yea, I shall build it again, as it was a fore time,
Luke 1:69-75
And hath raised up a horn of salvation unto us, in the house of his servant David.
Acts 15:16-17
'After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David which is fallen down, and that which is fallen in decay of it will I build again and I will set it up,
Hebrews 1:8-9
But unto the son he saith, "God, thy seat shall be forever, and ever. The sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
2 Peter 3:11-12
If all these things shall perish, what manner persons ought ye to be in holy conversation, and godliness: