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But to the Son He says:

(A)“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
A [a]scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 1:8 A ruler’s staff

But about the Son [the Father says to Him],

Your throne, [a]O God, is forever and ever,
And the [b]scepter of [absolute] righteousness is the scepter of [c]His kingdom.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 1:8 The Son is recognized as deity by being addressed by the Father as “God.”
  2. Hebrews 1:8 I.e. symbol of authority.
  3. Hebrews 1:8 Late mss read Your.

But about the Son he says,

“Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;(A)
    a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

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8-9 But he says to the Son,

You’re God, and on the throne for good;
    your rule makes everything right.
You love it when things are right;
    you hate it when things are wrong.
That is why God, your God,
    poured fragrant oil on your head,
Marking you out as king,
    far above your dear companions.

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But to the Son he says,

“Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever.
    You rule with a scepter of justice.

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