Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
Happy are the people who know the festal shout,
who walk, O Lord, in the light of your countenance;
they exult in your name all day long,
and extol your righteousness.
Righteousness, justice, steadfast love, and faithfulness are the key characteristics of God.
Righteousness - tsedeq - individual integrity, profound self-awareness, and authentic behavior.
Justice - mishpat - crafting, calibrating, and celebrating shared relationships.
Love - chesed - honoring the tsedeq of others even to the point of sacrificing the self.
Faithfulness - 'emeth - always present, lifting up, carrying, supporting what is true and lasting
Psalm 89
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