Psalm 89:14 · KJV

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

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹²The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name.

¹³Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

¹⁴Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

¹⁵Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.

¹⁶In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

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Reflection Questions

How do you see justice and mercy working together in your life?

What does it mean for you to embody justice and mercy in your relationships?

When have you struggled to balance justice and mercy in your decisions?

Life Application

relationships

Strive to practice both justice and mercy in your interactions with others.

community

Advocate for justice in your community while extending grace to those around you.

Connection to Jesus

character of jesus

The attributes of justice, mercy, and truth describe the character of Jesus, who embodies these qualities perfectly.

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