Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

Habitation

Bible References

Justice

Psalm 45:6
Your throne, God, is forever and ever;
the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
Psalm 97:2
Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
Psalm 99:4
The mighty King loves justice.
You have established fairness;
You have administered justice
and righteousness in Jacob.
Psalm 145:17
The Lord is righteous in all His ways
and gracious in all His acts.
Deuteronomy 32:4
The Rock—His work is perfect;
all His ways are entirely just.
A faithful God, without prejudice,
He is righteous and true.
Revelation 15:3
They sang the song of God’s servant Moses and the song of the Lamb:

Great and awe-inspiring are Your works,
Lord God, the Almighty;
righteous and true are Your ways,
King of the Nations.

Habitation

Proverbs 16:12
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness.

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