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The King`s strength also loves justice. You do establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.

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Power Perfected by Justice

Commentators emphasize that God's strength is not raw, arbitrary power. Instead, His might is praiseworthy precisely because it is perfectly united with His love for justice and fairness. Unlike human rulers who might abuse their power, God's strength is always exercised to establish equity and do what is right. This assures believers that the ultimate power in the universe is fundamentally good and just.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 99:4

18th Century

Theologian

The king’s strength - The word king here undoubtedly refers to God as a king (Psalms 99:1). The word rendered “strength…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 99:4

16th Century

Theologian

The king’s strength also loves judgment. This may be viewed as a threat designed to fill his enemies with dismay, as if he were to say, su…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 99:4

17th Century

Pastor

The King's strength also loves judgment

Or he who is a strong and mighty King, as Christ is; which appears by savi…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 99:1–5

17th Century

Minister

God governs the world by his providence, governs the church by his grace, and both by his Son. The inhabitants of the earth have cause to tremble, …