Psalms 45:4
As to Thy majesty — prosper! — ride! Because of truth, and meekness — righteousness, And Thy right hand showeth Thee fearful things.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
3Gird Thy sword upon the thigh, O mighty, Thy glory and Thy majesty!
5Thine arrows [are] sharp, — Peoples fall under Thee — In the heart of the enemies of the king.
Cross References
Psalms 2:9Thou dost rule them with a sceptre of iron, As a vessel of a potter Thou dost crush them.'
Psalms 60:4Thou hast given to those fearing thee an ensign. To be lifted up as an ensign Because of truth. Selah.
Psalms 110:2The rod of thy strength doth Jehovah send from Zion, Rule in the midst of thine enemies.
Isaiah 11:5And righteousness hath been the girdle of his loins, And faithfulness — the girdle of his reins.
Isaiah 63:1'Who [is] this coming from Edom? With dyed garments from Bozrah? This that is honourable in his clothing, Travelling in the abundance of his power?' — 'I, speaking in righteousness, mighty to save.'
Matthew 11:29take up my yoke upon you, and learn from me, because I am meek and humble in heart, and ye shall find rest to 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 →