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Lexicon :: Strong's H6664 - ṣeḏeq

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צֶדֶק
Transliteration
ṣeḏeq
Pronunciation
tseh'-dek
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1879a

Strong’s Definitions

צֶדֶק tsedeq, tseh'-dek; from H6663; the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity:—× even, (× that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 116x

The KJV translates Strong's H6664 in the following manner: righteousness (77x), just (11x), justice (10x), righteous (8x), righteously (3x), right (3x), righteous cause (1x), unrighteousness (1x), miscellaneous (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 116x
The KJV translates Strong's H6664 in the following manner: righteousness (77x), just (11x), justice (10x), righteous (8x), righteously (3x), right (3x), righteous cause (1x), unrighteousness (1x), miscellaneous (2x).

  1. justice, rightness, righteousness

    1. what is right or just or normal, rightness, justness (of weights and measures)

    2. righteousness (in government)

      1. of judges, rulers, kings

      2. of law

      3. of Davidic king, Messiah

      4. of Jerusalem as seat of just government

      5. of God's attribute

    3. righteousness, justice (in case or cause)

    4. rightness (in speech)

    5. righteousness (as ethically right)

    6. righteousness (as vindicated), justification (in controversy), deliverance, victory, prosperity

      1. of God as covenant-keeping in redemption

      2. in name of Messianic king

      3. of people enjoying salvation

      4. of Cyrus

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
צֶדֶק tsedeq, tseh'-dek; from H6663; the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity:—× even, (× that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness).
STRONGS H6664: Abbreviations
† צֶ֫דֶק noun masculineIsaiah 1:21 rightness, righteousness; — צ׳ Leviticus 19:36 + 87 times; צִדְקִי Isaiah 41:10 + 8 times, etc.; —
1. what is right, just, normal; rightness, justness, of weights and measures, אֵיפָה, אֶבֶן שְׁלֵמָה וָצֶדֶק Deuteronomy 25:15 a perfect and a just weight, ephah; מאֹזְנֵי צ׳; אַבְנֵי צ׳, אֵיפַת צ׳, הִין צ׳, בַּת צ׳ Leviticus 19:36 (H) Job 31:6; Ezekiel 45:10; מַעְגְּלֵי צ׳ right paths Psalm 23:3; זִבְחֵי צ׳ right peace-offerings Deuteronomy 33:19; Psalm 4:6 [Psalm 4:3]; Psalm 51:21 [Psalm 51:19].
2. righteousness, in government:
a. of judges, rulers, kings, שׁפט בצ׳ Leviticus 19:15(H); שׁפט צ׳ Deuteronomy 1:16; Proverbs 31:9; משׁפט צ׳ Deuteronomy 16:18; רדף צ׳ Deuteronomy 16:20; חוֺקֵק צ׳ Proverbs 8:15; מלך לצ׳ Isaiah 32:1; דבּר צ׳ Psalm 58:2 [Psalm 58:1]; also Proverbs 25:5; Psalm 94:15; Ecclesiastes 5:7 [Ecclesiastes 5:8].
b. of law, as מִשְׁמָּטִים Isaiah 58:2; Psalm 119:7; Psalm 119:62; Psalm 119:75; Psalm 119:106; Psalm 119:160 (Greek Version of the LXX, but MT מִשְׁפַּט), Psalm 119:164; as עֵדוֺת Psalm 119:138; Psalm 119:144; as מִצְוֺר Psalm 119:172.
c. of Davidic king, Messiah Isaiah 11:4, Isaiah 11:5; Isaiah 16:5; Psalm 45:5 [Psalm 45:4], דין דצ׳ Psalm 72:2.
d. of Jerusalem, as seat of just government, עִיר הַצֶּדֶק Isaiah 1:26 city of righteousness; נְוֵה צ׳ Jeremiah 31:23; Jeremiah 50:7 (possibly these reflect an original god צֶדֶק, see מַלְכִּי צֶדֶק); יָלִין בָּהּ צ׳ Isaiah 1:21 righteousness used to lodge in her; compare מְקוֺם הצ׳ Ecclesiastes 3:16 the place of righteousness.
e. of God's attribute as sovereign Job 36:3, husband of Israel Hosea 2:21; צ׳ his personified agent Psalm 85:11 [Psalm 85:10]; Psalm 85:12 [Psalm 85:11]; Psalm 85:14 [Psalm 85:13], foundation of his throne Psalm 89:15 [Psalm 89:14] = Psalm 97:2; in his government Psalm 9:9 [Psalm 9:8]; Psalm 65:6 [Psalm 65:5]; Psalm 96:13 = Psalm 98:9, promise Isaiah 45:19, administration of justice Job 8:3; Jeremiah 11:20; Psalm 7:18 [Psalm 7:17]; Psalm 48:11 [Psalm 48:10]; Psalm 50:6 = Psalm 97:6, vindication of his people Psalm 9:5 [Psalm 9:4]; Psalm 35:24; Psalm 35:28; raising up Cyrus Isaiah 45:13, calling his servant Isaiah 42:6; אֱלֹהֵי צִדְקִי Psalm 4:2 [Psalm 4:1] God of my righteousness (who vindicates me); his צ׳ is everlasting Psalm 119:142.
3. righteousness, justice, in a case or cause Job 6:29; Job 8:6; Job 29:14; Psalm 35:27; Isaiah 59:4; God שׁפט כצ׳ Psalm 7:9 [Psalm 7:8] judges according to righteousness; גמל כצ׳ Psalm 18:21 [Psalm 18:20]; השׁיב כצ׳ Psalm 18:25 [Psalm 18:24]; שׁמע צ׳ Psalm 17:1 הוציא צ׳ Psalm 37:6.
4. rightness, in speech, דבּר צ׳ Psalm 52:5 [Psalm 52:3] (opposed to שֶׁקֶר); יַגִּיד צ׳ Proverbs 12:17; כל אמרי פי בצ׳ Proverbs 8:8; שִׂפְתֵי צ׳ Proverbs 16:13.
5. righteousness, as ethically right Job 35:2; Psalm 17:15; Psalm 45:8 [Psalm 45:7]; Proverbs 1:3; Proverbs 2:9; Ecclesiastes 7:15; Jeremiah 22:13; Ezekiel 3:20; Hosea 10:12 (read צ׳פְּרִי, so Greek Version of the LXX We Now); עלמים צ׳ Daniel 9:24; עשׂה צ׳ Isaiah 64:4 [Isaiah 64:5]; Psalm 119:121; פעל צ׳ Psalm 15:2; למד צ׳ Isaiah 26:6 [Isaiah 26:9] , Isaiah 26:10; בקּשׁ צ׳ Zephaniah 2:3; רדף צ׳ Isaiah 51:1; ידע צ׳ Isaiah 51:7.
6. righteousness as vindicated, justification in controversy with enemies and troubles, deliverance, victory, prosperity:
a. of God as covenant-keeping, in redemption, בִּימִין צִדְקִי Isaiah 41:10, || יֵשַׁע Isaiah 45:8; Isaiah 51:5, compare Isaiah 42:21; בשּׂר צ׳ Psalm 40:10 [Psalm 40:9]; אִמְרַת צ׳ Psalm 119:123.
b. in name יהוה צִדְקֵנוּ, of Messianic king (vindicating people's cause and giving victory) [H3072 Jeremiah 23:6]; of city [H3072 Jeremiah 33:16].
c. of people as enjoying צ׳ of salvation, || יְשׁוּעָה Isaiah 62:1; || כָּבוֺד Isaiah 58:8; Isaiah 62:2; כהנים יִלְבְּשׁוּ צ׳ Psalm 132:9; שַׁעֲרֵי צ׳ Psalm 118:19; אֵילֵי הצ׳ Isaiah 61:3.
d. of Cyrus, יִקְרָאֵהוּ לְרַגְלוֺ צ׳ Isaiah 41:2 (who) in victory calleth him at every step (CheHpt on whose steps attends victory, so Di Du).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Leviticus

19:15; 19:36; 19:36

Deuteronomy

1:16; 16:18; 16:20; 25:15; 33:19

Job

6:29; 8:3; 8:6; 29:14; 31:6; 35:2; 36:3

Psalms

4:1; 4:3; 7:8; 7:17; 9:4; 9:8; 15:2; 17:1; 17:15; 18:20; 18:24; 23:3; 35:24; 35:27; 35:28; 37:6; 40:9; 45:4; 45:7; 48:10; 50:6; 51:19; 52:3; 58:1; 65:5; 72:2; 85:10; 85:11; 85:13; 89:14; 94:15; 96:13; 97:2; 97:6; 98:9; 118:19; 119:7; 119:62; 119:75; 119:106; 119:121; 119:123; 119:138; 119:142; 119:144; 119:160; 119:164; 119:172; 132:9

Proverbs

1:3; 2:9; 8:8; 8:15; 12:17; 16:13; 25:5; 31:9

Ecclesiastes

3:16; 5:8; 7:15

Isaiah

1:21; 1:21; 1:26; 11:4; 11:5; 16:5; 26:9; 26:10; 32:1; 41:2; 41:10; 41:10; 42:6; 42:21; 45:8; 45:13; 45:19; 51:1; 51:5; 51:7; 58:2; 58:8; 59:4; 61:3; 62:1; 62:2; 64:5

Jeremiah

11:20; 22:13; 31:23; 50:7

Ezekiel

3:20; 45:10

Daniel

9:24

Hosea

2:21; 10:12

Zephaniah

2:3

H6664

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6664 matches the Hebrew צֶדֶק (ṣeḏeq),
which occurs 49 times in 49 verses in 'Psa' in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 4:1 - [fn]For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
Answer me when I call, O God [fn]of my righteousness! H6664
You have [fn]relieved me in my distress;
Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 4:5 - Offer [fn]the sacrifices of righteousness, H6664
And trust in the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:8 - The LORD judges the peoples;
[fn]Vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness H6664 and my integrity that is in me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:17 - I will give thanks to the LORD according to His righteousness H6664
And will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:4 - For You have maintained [fn]my just cause;
You have sat on the throne [fn]judging righteously. H6664

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:8 - And He will judge the world in righteousness; H6664
He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 15:2 - He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, H6664
And speaks truth in his heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:1 - A Prayer of David.
Hear a just H6664 cause, H6664 O LORD, give heed to my cry;
Give ear to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:15 - As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; H6664
I will be satisfied [fn]with Your likeness when I awake.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:20 - The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; H6664
According to the cleanness of my hands He has recompensed me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:24 - Therefore the LORD has recompensed me according to my righteousness, H6664
According to the cleanness of my hands in His eyes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 23:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 23:3 - He restores my soul;
He guides me in the [fn]paths of righteousness H6664
For His name’s sake.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:24 - Judge me, O LORD my God, according to Your righteousness, H6664
And do not let them rejoice over me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:27 - Let them shout for joy and rejoice, who favor my vindication; H6664
And let them say continually, “The LORD be magnified,
Who delights in the prosperity of His servant.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:28 - And my tongue shall declare Your righteousness H6664
And Your praise all day long.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:6 - He will bring forth your righteousness H6664 as the light
And your judgment as the noonday.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:9 - I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness H6664 in the great congregation;
Behold, I will not restrain my lips,
O LORD, You know.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 45:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:4 - And in Your majesty ride on victoriously,
For the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; H6664
Let Your right hand teach You [fn]awesome things.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 45:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:7 - You have loved righteousness H6664 and hated wickedness;
Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You
With the oil of joy above Your fellows.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 48:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:10 - As is Your name, O God,
So is Your praise to the ends of the earth;
Your right hand is full of righteousness. H6664

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 50:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:6 - And the heavens declare His righteousness, H6664
For God Himself is judge. [fn]Selah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 51:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:19 - Then You will delight in [fn]righteous H6664 sacrifices,
In burnt offering and whole burnt offering;
Then [fn]young bulls will be offered on Your altar.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 52:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:3 - You love evil more than good,
Falsehood more than speaking what H6664 is right. H6664 [fn]Selah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 58:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 58:1 - For the choir director; set to [fn]Al-tashheth. A [fn]Mikhtam of David.
Do you indeed [fn]speak righteousness, H6664 O [fn]gods?
Do you judge [fn]uprightly, O sons of men?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 65:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 65:5 - By awesome deeds You answer us in righteousness, H6664 O God of our salvation,
You who are the trust of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest [fn]sea;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 72:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 72:2 - [fn]May [fn]he judge Your people with righteousness H6664
And [fn]Your afflicted with justice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 85:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 85:10 - Lovingkindness and [fn]truth have met together;
Righteousness H6664 and peace have kissed each other.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 85:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 85:11 - [fn]Truth springs from the earth,
And righteousness H6664 looks down from heaven.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 85:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 85:13 - Righteousness H6664 will go before Him
And will make His footsteps into a way.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:14 - Righteousness H6664 and justice are the foundation of Your throne;
Lovingkindness and [fn]truth go before You.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:15 - For [fn]judgment [fn]will again be righteous, H6664
And all the upright in heart [fn]will follow it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 96:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:13 - Before the LORD, for He is coming,
For He is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness H6664
And the peoples in His faithfulness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 97:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:2 - Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
Righteousness H6664 and justice are the foundation of His throne.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 97:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:6 - The heavens declare His righteousness, H6664
And all the peoples have seen His glory.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 98:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 98:9 - Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth;
He will judge the world with righteousness H6664
And the peoples with [fn]equity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 118:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:19 - Open to me the gates of righteousness; H6664
I shall enter through them, I shall give thanks to [fn]the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:7 - I shall give thanks to You with uprightness of heart,
When I learn Your righteous H6664 judgments.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:62

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:62 - At midnight I shall rise to give thanks to You
Because of Your righteous H6664 ordinances.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:75

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:75 - I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, H6664
And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:106

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:106 - I have sworn and I will confirm it,
That I will keep Your righteous H6664 ordinances.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:121

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:121 - Ayin.
I have done justice and righteousness; H6664
Do not leave me to my oppressors.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:123

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:123 - My eyes fail with longing for Your salvation
And for Your righteous H6664 [fn]word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:138

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:138 - You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness H6664
And exceeding faithfulness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:142

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:142 - Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, H6664
And Your law is truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:144

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:144 - Your testimonies are righteous H6664 forever;
Give me understanding that I may live.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:160

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:160 - The sum of Your word is truth,
And every one of Your righteous H6664 ordinances is everlasting.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:164

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:164 - Seven times a day I praise You,
Because of Your righteous H6664 ordinances.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:172

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:172 - Let my tongue sing of Your [fn]word,
For all Your commandments are righteousness. H6664

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 132:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:9 - Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness, H6664
And let Your godly ones sing for joy.
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