Psalms 45:3
\45:2\You are fairer than the children of men; grace is flowing through your lips; for this cause the blessing of God is with you for ever.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
In Context
4\45:3\Put on your sword, make it ready at your side, O strong chief, with your glory and power.
Cross References
Judges 3:16So Ehud made himself a two-edged sword, a cubit long, which he put on at his right side under his robe.
Psalms 21:5\21:4\He made request to you for life, and you gave it to him, long life for ever and ever.
Psalms 96:6Honour and glory are before him: strong and fair is his holy place.
Psalms 145:5My thoughts will be of the honour and glory of your rule, and of the wonder of your works.
Song of Solomon 2:3As the apple-tree among the trees of the wood, so is my loved one among the sons. I took my rest under his shade with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
Isaiah 9:6For to us a child has come, to us a son is given; and the government has been placed in his hands; and he has been named Wise Guide, Strong God, Father for ever, Prince of Peace.
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 →