Psalms 45:3
1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
2 You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.
Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
4 In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
5 Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.
This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
- KJV
- Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
- WEB
- Strap your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and your majesty.
- ASV
- Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, Thy glory and thy majesty.
- DARBY
- Gird thy sword upon [thy] thigh, O mighty one, [in] thy majesty and thy splendour;
- BLB
- Gird your sword upon the thigh, O mighty one, [with] your majesty and splendor!
- ÅB
- Omgjord din lend med ditt sverd, du veldige, med din høyhet og din herlighet!
- OTB
- Spenn ditt sverd ved hoften, du mektige,
I din prakt og herlighet! - B1930
- Omgjord din lend med ditt sverd, du veldige, med din høihet og din herlighet!
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Read in contextIsaiah 49:2
He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.
Read in contextRevelation 1:16
He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
Read in contextRevelation 19:15
And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.
Read in contextPsalms 96:6
Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.
Read in contextIsaiah 63:1–6
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”
Read in contextPsalms 21:5
Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.
Read in contextPsalms 145:12
to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom.
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