Psalms 45:5
Sharp are your arrows; nations fall under you: pierced to the heart are the foes of the king.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.
In Context
6Your throne shall endure for ever and ever your royal sceptre a sceptre of equity.
Cross References
Psalms 21:12For you aim your bow at their faces, make them turn in flight.
Psalms 38:2for your arrows have sunk into me, and your hand lies heavy upon me.
Luke 19:42“If only you had known, while yet there was time – even you – the things that make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your sight.
Acts 2:37When the people heard this, they were conscience-smitten, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Friends, what can we do?”
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 →