Psalms 45:4
And in thy majesty ride on prosperously because of truth and gentleness [and] righteousness. And thy right hand shall teach thee awesome things.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, thy glory and thy majesty.
5Thine arrows are sharp. The peoples fall under thee. [They are] in the heart of the king's enemies.
Cross References
Psalms 2:9Thou shall break them with a rod of iron, thou shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Psalms 60:4Thou have given a banner to those who fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.
Psalms 110:2LORD will send forth the rod of thy strength out of Zion. Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
Isaiah 11:5And righteousness shall be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his loins.
Isaiah 63:1Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah, this who is glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, because I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye will find rest for your souls.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 45:2-6
Nuptial Song; Glories of the Messiah. 1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. 3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. 4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. 5… Read the whole commentary →