Psalms 45:3
Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
In Context
2You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.
Cross References
Judges 3:16Now Ehud had made for himself a double-edged sword a cubit long. He strapped it to his right thigh under his cloak
Psalms 21:5Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.
Psalms 96:6Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.
Psalms 145:5the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.
Song of Solomon 2:3Like an apricot tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.
Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, 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 →