Psalms 45:4
And, [in] thy majesty, be successful! ride forth! on behalf of faithfulness, and humility—righteousness, And let thine own right hand show thee wonderful things.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, [’Tis] thine honour and thy majesty;
5Thine arrows, are sharp—Peoples, under thee, fall! In the heart of the foes of the king.
Cross References
Psalms 2:9Thou shalt shepherd them with a sceptre of iron,—as a potter’s vessel, shalt thou dash them in pieces.
Psalms 60:4Thou hadst given—to them that revere thee—a banner, to float aloft, Because of [thy] faithfulness. [Selah.]
Psalms 110:2Thy sceptre of strength, will Yahweh extend out of Zion, Tread thou down, in the midst of thy foes.
Isaiah 11:5And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins,—And faithfulness the girdle of his reins;
Isaiah 63:1Who is this coming in from Edom With bright-red garments, from Bozrah? This made splendid in his raiment, Marching on in the greatness of his strength? I, speaking in righteousness, Mighty to save.
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me,—because, meek, am I and lowly, in heart, and ye shall find rest unto 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 →