Psalms 45:4
(45-5) And in thy majesty prosper, ride on, in behalf of truth and meekness and righteousness; and let thy right hand teach thee tremendous things.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
3(45-4) Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, thy glory and thy majesty.
Cross References
Psalms 2:9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.'
Psalms 60:4(60-6) Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah
Psalms 110:2The rod of Thy strength the LORD will send out of Zion: 'Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.'
Isaiah 11:5And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
Isaiah 63:1'Who is this that cometh from Edom, with crimsoned garments from Bozrah? This that is glorious in his apparel, stately in the greatness of his strength?' — 'I that speak in victory, mighty to save.' —
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 →