Psalms 45:4
Good fortune attend you, as forth you ride in the cause of good faith, and as champion of justice. May your arm instruct you in deeds of dread.
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In Context
3Warrior, strap your sword on your thigh. What glory and splendor!
5Sharp are your arrows; nations fall under you: pierced to the heart are the foes of the king.
Cross References
Psalms 2:9You will break them with sceptre of iron, shatter them like pottery.”
Psalms 60:4You have given those who revere you a banner, a rallying-place from the bow, Selah
Psalms 110:2On Zion the Lord is wielding your sceptre of might, and charges you to rule over the foes that surround you.
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke on you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest for 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 →