Nehr · Isaiah 16

Isaiah 16:5

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.

— Isaiah 16:5, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And established in kindness is the throne, And <FI>one<Fi> hath sat on it in truth, in the tent of David, Judging and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.

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