the Lord] She knew that such wisedom must needs come from above, and thereupon blesseth him. See chap. 5. vers 7. delighted in thee] Set his favour on thee. throne] Over the realm of Israel. It is called Gods throne. (2 Chronicles 9. because, first, All powers are of God (Romans 13:1.) and kings reign by him (Proverbs 8:1.) and kings bear his image, and are in his stead, (Psalms 82:6.) Secondly, God after an especiall manner reigneth in his church: there is his throne (Exodus 19:5-6. Psal. 132. 13, 14.) Thirdly, Solomon was by God himself deputed to be king, 1 Chronicles 28:5. for ever] To establish them for ever, 2 Chronicles 9:8. This is true of Israel after the flesh, so long as it remained a true church: and of Israel after the spirit, everlastingly without end. to do judgement and justice] In executing judgement to deal justly, 2 Samuel 8:15.