Psalm 45:6
New International Version
Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

New Living Translation
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You rule with a scepter of justice.

English Standard Version
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;

Berean Standard Bible
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

King James Bible
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

New King James Version
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

New American Standard Bible
Your throne, God, is forever and ever; The scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

NASB 1995
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

NASB 1977
Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Thy kingdom.

Legacy Standard Bible
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Amplified Bible
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Christian Standard Bible
Your throne, God, is forever and ever; the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Your throne, God, is forever and ever; the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

American Standard Version
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: A sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Contemporary English Version
You are God, and you will rule forever as king. Your royal power brings about justice.

English Revised Version
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice.

Good News Translation
The kingdom that God has given you will last forever and ever. You rule over your people with justice;

International Standard Version
Your throne, God, exists forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.

Majority Standard Bible
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

NET Bible
Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

New Heart English Bible
Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the scepter of thy kingdom is a scepter of justice.

World English Bible
Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Your throne, O God, [is for] all time and forever, "" A scepter of uprightness "" [Is] the scepter of Your kingdom.

Young's Literal Translation
Thy throne, O God, is age-during, and for ever, A sceptre of uprightness Is the sceptre of Thy kingdom.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thy throne, O God, forever and ever: a rod of straightness the rod of thy kingdom.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of true aim.

New American Bible
Your throne, O God, stands forever; your royal scepter is a scepter for justice.

New Revised Standard Version
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. Your royal scepter is a scepter of equity;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Your throne, oh God, is to the eternity of eternities. A straight scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thy throne given of God is for ever and ever; A sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
My Heart is Stirred by a Noble Theme
5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet. 6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. 7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.…

Cross References
Hebrews 1:8
But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Revelation 19:11-16
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...

1 Corinthians 15:24-25
Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. / For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Psalm 110:1-2
A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” / The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Jeremiah 23:5-6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

Zechariah 9:9-10
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. / And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

1 Chronicles 17:11-14
And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ...

2 Samuel 7:12-16
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the scepter of your kingdom is a right scepter.

throne

Psalm 89:29,36,37
His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven…

Psalm 93:2
Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.

Psalm 145:13
Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

O God

Isaiah 9:6,7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace…

Jeremiah 23:5,6
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth…

John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

the sceptre

Psalm 72:1
A Psalm for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son.

2 Samuel 23:4
And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.

Jeremiah 33:15,16
In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land…

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1. The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom
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Your throne, O God
This phrase establishes the divine authority and eternal sovereignty of God. The Hebrew word for "throne" is "כִּסֵּא" (kisse), which signifies a seat of honor and power. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a throne was not merely a physical seat but a symbol of the ruler's authority and governance. The address "O God" (אֱלֹהִים, Elohim) is significant, as it acknowledges the deity's supreme power and eternal rule. This phrase is often interpreted in Christian theology as a messianic reference, pointing to the divinity of Christ, who is seated at the right hand of God, affirming His eternal kingship.

endures forever and ever
The phrase underscores the perpetual and unending nature of God's reign. The Hebrew word for "endures" is "עוֹלָם" (olam), which conveys the concept of eternity or everlasting time. This is a powerful reminder of the unchanging and eternal nature of God's kingdom, contrasting with the temporal and fleeting nature of earthly kingdoms. In a historical context, this assurance of an everlasting throne would have been a source of hope and stability for the Israelites, who often faced political turmoil and uncertainty.

and the scepter of Your kingdom
The "scepter" (שֵׁבֶט, shebet) is a symbol of authority and rule, often associated with kingship and governance. In ancient times, a scepter was a staff or rod that signified the ruler's power to govern and execute justice. The mention of "Your kingdom" emphasizes the divine origin and nature of this rule. In the broader biblical narrative, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the messianic kingdom, where Christ reigns with justice and righteousness.

is a scepter of justice
This phrase highlights the nature of God's rule as one characterized by justice and righteousness. The Hebrew word for "justice" is "מִישׁוֹר" (mishor), which implies fairness, equity, and uprightness. This is a central theme throughout the Bible, where God's rule is consistently portrayed as just and righteous. In a theological context, this reflects the Christian belief that God's kingdom is one where true justice prevails, offering hope and assurance to believers that God's ways are perfect and His judgments are true. This serves as an inspiration for Christians to pursue justice and righteousness in their own lives, reflecting the character of God's eternal kingdom.

(6) Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever.--This is the rendering of the LXX., Vulg., and of the versions generally. But whether they supposed the words to be addressed to the Divine Being, or that the theocratic king is thus styled, is uncertain. The Christian use of the verse as applied to the Messiah (Hebrews 1:8, Note, New Testament Commentary) does not help us to explain how the monarch, who is the poet's theme here, could be addressed as God. The use of Elohim in Psalm 82:6; Psalm 97:7, Exodus 22:28, hardly offers a satisfactory parallel, and even 1Samuel 28:13 (where we should render, "I saw a god, &c) hardly prepares us to find such an emphatic ascription to an earthly king, especially in an Elohistic psalm. Two alternative renderings present themselves--(1) Thy throne of God is for ever . . . i.e., thy divine throne. (Comp. Psalm 31:2, "thy refuge of strength.") (2) Thy throne is of God for ever, which is grammatically preferable, and with which may be compared 1Chronicles 29:23, "the throne of the Lord." . . . Verse 6. - Thy throne, O God. So the LXX., the Epistle to the Hebrews (Hebrews 1:8), the Chaldee paraphrase, and, among critics, Rosenmuller, Hengstenberg, Kay, Professor Alexander, and Canon Cook. The renderings proposed by Gesenius, Ewald, and the anti-Messianic school generally are wholly untenable, as Hengstenberg has clearly shown. The psalmist's intention is to address the King, whom he has already declared to be more than man (ver. 2), as "God." Is for ever and ever. A dominion to which there will never be any end. This is never said, and could not be truly said, of any earthly kingdom. When perpetuity is promised to the throne of David (2 Samuel 7:13-16; Psalm 89:4, 36, 37), it is to that throne as continued in the reign of David's Son, Messiah. The sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre; literally, a sceptre of rectitude (comp. Psalm 67:4; Psalm 96:10).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Your throne,
כִּסְאֲךָ֣ (kis·’ă·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne

O God,
אֱ֭לֹהִים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

[endures] forever
עוֹלָ֣ם (‘ō·w·lām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

and ever,
וָעֶ֑ד (wā·‘eḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5703: A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity

[and]
שֵׁ֥בֶט (šê·ḇeṭ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

justice
מִ֝ישֹׁ֗ר (mî·šōr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4334: A level, a plain, as a, straightness, justice

[is] the scepter
שֵׁ֣בֶט (šê·ḇeṭ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe

of Your kingdom.
מַלְכוּתֶֽךָ׃ (mal·ḵū·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4438: Royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom


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