diff --git a/packages/backend-core/src/sql/sql.ts b/packages/backend-core/src/sql/sql.ts
index e6738d4b36..626ab3bf8e 100644
--- a/packages/backend-core/src/sql/sql.ts
+++ b/packages/backend-core/src/sql/sql.ts
@@ -926,6 +926,8 @@ class InternalBuilder {
         )
         // relationships should never have more than the base limit
         .limit(getBaseLimit())
+        // add sorting to get consistent order
+        .orderBy(`${toAlias}.${toPrimary}`)
       // need to check the junction table document is to the right column
       if (this.client === SqlClient.SQL_LITE) {
         subQuery = this.addJoinFieldCheck(subQuery, relationship)