Psalms 122:5

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

For there are set thrones for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
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Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Deut 17:8 : 8 If there arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, being matters of controversy within thy gates; then shalt thou arise, and get thee up unto the place which Jehovah thy God shall choose;
2 Chr 19:8 : 8 Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites and the priests, and of the heads of the fathers' [houses] of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah, and for controversies. And they returned to Jerusalem.
Deut 17:18 : 18 And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book, out of [that which is] before the priests the Levites:
2 Sam 8:18 : 18 and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was over] the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief ministers.
2 Chr 11:22 : 22 And Rehoboam appointed Abijah the son of Maacah to be chief, [even] the prince among his brethren; for [he was minded] to make him king.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Isa 16:5
80%
5And 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.
Ps 122:4
76%
4Whither the tribes go up, even the tribes of Jehovah, [For] an ordinance for Israel, To give thanks unto the name of Jehovah.
Ps 132:11-13
3 verses
76%
11Jehovah hath sworn unto David in truth; He will not turn from it: Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
12If thy children will keep my covenant And my testimony that I shall teach them, Their children also shall sit upon thy throne for evermore.
13For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for his habitation.
Jer 33:17
75%
17For thus saith Jehovah: David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;
Jer 22:4
75%
4For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.
2 Sam 5:12
74%
12And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel's sake.
2 Sam 7:16
74%
16And thy house and thy kingdom shall be made sure for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.
Ps 9:7
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7[But Jehovah] [sitteth] [as king] for ever: He hath prepared his throne for judgment;
1 Kgs 2:45
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45But king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before Jehovah for ever.
Ps 89:14
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14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of thy throne: Lovingkindness and truth go before thy face.
1 Kgs 15:4
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4Nevertheless for David's sake did Jehovah his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem;
Jer 22:1-2
2 verses
73%
1Thus said Jehovah: Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word,
2And say, Hear the word of Jehovah, O king of Judah, that sittest upon the throne of David, thou, and thy servants, and thy people that enter in by these gates.
Jer 17:25
73%
25then shall there enter in by the gates of this city kings and princes sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they, and their princes, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and this city shall remain for ever.
1 Chr 22:1
73%
1Then David said, This is the house of Jehovah God, and this is the altar of burnt-offering for Israel.
Ps 122:6
73%
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.
2 Sam 3:10
72%
10to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beer-sheba.
Prov 29:14
72%
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, His throne shall be established for ever.
Ps 2:6
72%
6Yet I have set my king Upon my holy hill of Zion.
1 Kgs 9:5
72%
5then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom over Israel for ever, according as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.
Ps 116:19
72%
19In the courts of Jehovah's house, In the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye Jehovah.
1 Chr 17:14
72%
14but I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever; and his throne shall be established for ever.
1 Chr 17:12
72%
12He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne for ever.
Ps 93:2
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2Thy throne is established of old: Thou art from everlasting.
Ps 45:6
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6Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: A sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
1 Chr 23:25
72%
25For David said, Jehovah, the God of Israel, hath given rest unto his people; and he dwelleth in Jerusalem for ever:
Ps 97:2
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2Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
Jer 23:5
72%
5Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
Ps 9:4
72%
4For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; Thou sittest in the throne judging righteously.
Ps 135:2
72%
2Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God.
Ps 99:4
72%
4The king's strength also loveth justice; Thou dost establish equity; Thou executest justice and righteousness in Jacob.
1 Kgs 10:9
72%
9Blessed be Jehovah thy God, who delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because Jehovah loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do justice and righteousness.
Jer 17:12
71%
12A glorious throne, [set] on high from the beginning, is the place of our sanctuary.
1 Kgs 1:46
71%
46And also Solomon sitteth on the throne of the kingdom.
Ps 72:1
71%
1[ A Psalm of Solomon.] Give the king thy judgments, O God, And thy righteousness unto the king's son.
2 Sam 22:51
71%
51Great deliverance giveth he to his king, And showeth lovingkindness to his anointed, To David and to his seed, for evermore.
Ps 103:19
71%
19Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.
Ps 48:11
71%
11Let mount Zion be glad, Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of thy judgments.
1 Chr 14:2
71%
2And David perceived that Jehovah had established him king over Israel; for his kingdom was exalted on high, for his people Israel's sake.
Isa 32:1
71%
1Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice.
Ps 132:17
71%
17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
Prov 16:12
71%
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
2 Chr 6:16
71%
16Now therefore, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that which thou hast promised him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel, if only thy children take heed to their way, to walk in my law as thou hast walked before me.
Ps 110:1
71%
1A Psalm of David. Jehovah saith unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Isa 33:5
71%
5Jehovah is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with justice and righteousness.
Ps 122:2
71%
2Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem,
Isa 28:6
71%
6and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.
2 Chr 7:18
70%
18then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom, according as I covenanted with David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man to be ruler in Israel.