Ultimately, the reestablishment of God's kingdom is rooted in His work of salvation—His law, covenants, curses, and promises—all working together to bring about the perfect unity and harmony of all creation. These attributes of salvation are fully realized when God's law governs all relationships, restoring creation to its original purpose and order. The psalm teaches that God's divine governance is the foundation of true authority, human and cosmic, and that through His work, a restored and unified creation is possible—one that glorifies Him forever. The mandate to govern and protect the land, teach future generations, and uphold divine principles was rooted in God's original creation ordinance. This involved not only physical protection but also spiritual stewardship—pronouncing the six axioms that promote unity, peace, and righteousness. By doing so, Israel was to invite God's blessing and ensure the fruits of His creation were enjoyed in accordance with divine law. The walls and borders served to guard this divine order against invasion and chaos, keeping the nations at bay and preserving God's sanctuary on earth. God's choosing of Israel as His nation was based on His gift of divine law, which provided a framework for societal order and righteousness. This law was the engine of God's work to bring about redemption—uniting all things under His authority. Israel's role was to act as a new garden, a sanctuary where God's law reigned, and all relationships—between man and God, man and creation, and among nations—were to be ordered in harmony. In response to mankind's rebellion, God extended the authority of His curses as judgments—especially in times of war and conflict—allowing His people to push back evil and establish His justice through righteous warfare. These divine pronouncements of law are certain and unchanging—"yea and amen"—affirming God's sovereignty and His commitment to justice. The psalmist teaches that the true power of God's government lies in its capacity to overthrow evil regimes and laws through divine curses and blessings. This divine authority is ultimately expressed through the righteous pronouncements of law, which can bring judgment and deliverance, especially in times of war and conflict. God's elect, His chosen people, are given authority to pronounce life and death, blessing and cursing, based on adherence to His law. When opposition arises—whether from ungodly nations or corrupt rulers—these divine pronouncements serve to dismantle evil and establish God's justice. This idea connects deeply to the original command given to humanity in the Garden of Eden—to subdue the earth and have dominion over all living creatures (Genesis 1:26-28). The psalmist draws a parallel between God's original creation mandate and His ongoing work of establishing His kingdom through law, covenants, statutes, curses, decrees, and promises. These divine principles form the foundation for human authority and governance, providing a framework within which mankind is called to rule responsibly and in accordance with God's order. Psalm 144:2 begins with a profound declaration: "He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me." This verse highlights the intimate relationship between the psalmist and God, emphasizing God's protective and empowering role. The psalmist recognizes God not only as a refuge and shield but also as the one who grants authority over nations, enabling the psalmist to conquer and subdue enemies. This imagery points to God's sovereignty and His active involvement in establishing order and authority in the world. Furthermore, God's special covenant with Israel exemplifies how He established a nation grounded in His law. Israel was chosen as the earthly instrument through which God's redemptive plan would unfold. The law given to Israel was designed to create a unified community—protecting borders, instructing the next generation in divine principles, and promoting societal stability. The biblical law functioned as a means of establishing peace, safety, and prosperity within the land, ensuring that God's order was maintained amidst a fallen world. In this context, the kingdom of God is reestablished through God's work of salvation—culminating in Jesus Christ—who embodies the perfect law and fulfills God's promises. Within the renewed covenant, God's attributes of salvation—such as protection, strength, deliverance, refuge, goodness, praise, and fortress—are fully realized when all relationships are reordered according to divine law and righteousness. This divine reordering brings harmony and unity, reflecting God's original intent for creation. The psalm then poses a reflective question: "O LORD, what is man that you care for him, the son of man that you think of him?" Here, the psalmist marvels at the incredible fact that the Creator of all things concerns Himself with humanity. This echoes the biblical theme found in Psalm 8, where the psalmist asks, "What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?" (Psalm 8:4). In that psalm, it is revealed that God made humanity a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned them with glory and honor, entrusting them with authority over creation. God's eternal law establishes perfect unity in all relationships—between man and God, man and creation, and among humans themselves—thereby justifying God's sovereignty as the rightful Ruler. Through His justice—manifested in blessings and curses—God reaffirms His authority and the moral order of creation. When Adam sinned, humanity's authority was diminished, and society began to redefine God's law, creating new forms of governance that often deviated from God's original design. This new understanding of authority was passed down through generations, leading to corrupt systems of rule and law. God's spiritual kingdom on earth surpasses earthly kingdoms because it operates through divine life and death pronouncements according to His law. It overrules corrupt human systems by establishing righteous authority, ultimately working through the power of the Holy Spirit and divine justice. The curse that entered creation because of sin—manifested through death, decay, and chaos—is countered by God's redemptive curses and blessings, which serve to restore order and stability. God's plan of redemption is intricately linked to human governance because He speaks all things into existence according to His law, covenants, curses, and promises. These divine decrees serve as the axioms—or foundational principles—that structure the universe and human society. As long as humanity governs according to God's law, speaking words consistent with His truth, they uphold divine order and avoid destructive chaos. The psalm underscores that God's eternal government is the basis for the stability of all relationships and institutions. When humans think and speak thoughts aligned with God's law—His words, His decrees—they operate within this divine order, maintaining stability and avoiding destructive paths. The psalm teaches that this original mandate to rule over creation is rooted in God's eternal government, which is governed by His unchanging laws. The kingdom of God on earth is thus established through God's work in history—most notably through the redemptive work of Christ—and is ultimately aimed at restoring creation to its original harmony and order. However, following the fall into sin, God's good creation was cursed. The curse was not only a punishment but also a declaration of the consequences of violating divine law. With sin entering the world, mankind found it impossible to fully exercise dominion over creation as originally intended. But God's redemptive plan reintroduced authority through the incarnation of Christ, who restored the potential for humanity to rule with divine authority. Before the fall, humans possessed unimpeded power, operating as kings under God's law, created perfectly to reflect God's glory and to exercise righteous dominion.