Psalms 99:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

The king's strength also loveth judgment. The English version omits 'and,' which is in the Hebrew, and which requires rather the construction of this verse as dependent on Psalms 99:3 - `And (let them praise) the King's strength also (which) loveth justice.' Here what is included in Gods 'great name' is set forth in detail-namely, that His omnipotent strength (Psalms 29:1; Psalms 93:1) loves to exert itself for just judgment, and so to vindicate the cause of His oppressed people against their worldly oppressors (Psalms 33:5; Psalms 37:28; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 96:10).

Thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob. David was the type (2 Samuel 8:15).

Psalms 99:4

4 The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.