Mazmur 89:12-14

89:12 You created the north and the south.

Tabor and Hermon ¹  rejoice in your name.

89:13 Your arm is powerful,

your hand strong,

your right hand ²  victorious. ³ 

89:14 Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. ⁴ 

Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule. ⁵ 

[89:12]  ¹ sn Tabor and Hermon were two of the most prominent mountains in Palestine.

[89:13]  ² sn The Lord’s arm, hand, and right hand all symbolize his activities, especially his exploits in war.

[89:13]  ³ tn Heb “is lifted up.” The idiom “the right hand is lifted up” refers to victorious military deeds (see Pss 89:42; 118:16).

[89:14]  ⁴ sn The Lord’s throne symbolizes his kingship.

[89:14]  ⁵ 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).