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Psalms 45:4

2 You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.

3 Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.

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.

6 Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

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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.

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BSB
In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
KJV
And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
WEB
In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand display awesome deeds.
ASV
And in thy majesty ride on prosperously, Because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness: And thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
DARBY
And [in] thy splendour ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
BLB
And [in] your splendor prosper! Ride forth upon a word of truth and gentleness [and] justice; and your right hand will teach you fearful [things].
ÅB
Og i din herlighet fare du seierrik fram for sannhets og rettferdig saktmodighets skyld! Og din høyre hånd skal lære deg forferdelige storverk.
OTB
Og i din herlighet ri frem seirende,
For sannhetens, ydmykhetens og rettferdighetens sak;
La din høyre hånd åpenbare underfulle ting.
B1930
Og i din herlighet fare du seierrik frem for sannhets og rettferdig saktmodighets skyld! Og din høire hånd skal lære dig forferdelige storverk.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Psalms 65:5

    With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.

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  • Revelation 19:11

    Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.

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  • Revelation 6:2

    So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer.

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  • Isaiah 59:17–18

    He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal.

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  • Zechariah 9:9

    Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

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  • Matthew 11:29

    Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

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  • Revelation 6:16–17

    And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 3:1

    Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

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