Psalms 45:4
And [in] thy splendour ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
3Gird thy sword upon [thy] thigh, O mighty one, [in] thy majesty and thy splendour;
5Thine arrows are sharp peoples fall under thee in the heart of the king's enemies.
Cross References
Psalms 2:9Thou shalt break them with a sceptre of iron, as a potter's vessel thou shalt dash them in pieces.
Psalms 60:4Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth, (Selah,)
Psalms 110:2Jehovah shall send the sceptre of thy might out of Zion: rule in the midst of thine enemies.
Isaiah 11:5And righteousness shall be the girdle of his reins, and faithfulness the girdle of his loins.
Isaiah 63:1Who is this that cometh from Edom, with deep-red garments from Bozrah, this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest to 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 →