Psalms 45:4
Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most mighty.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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Psalms 2:9Thou shalt rule them with a rod of iron, and shalt break them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Psalms 60:4Thou hast moved the earth, and hast troubled it: heal thou the breaches thereof, for it has been moved.
Psalms 110:2The Lord will send forth the sceptre of thy power out of Sion: rule thou in the midst of thy enemies.
Isaiah 11:5And justice shall be the girdle of his loins: and faith the girdle of his reins.
Isaiah 63:1Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bosra, this beautiful one in his robe, walking in the greatness of his strength. I, that speak justice, and am a defender to save.
Matthew 11:29Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: and you 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 →