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Put on your sword, mighty warrior,
    so impressive in your splendid uniform.
Go out in your greatness to win the victory for what is true and right.
    Let us see the amazing things you can do with your powerful right arm.[a]
Your sharp arrows will go deep into the hearts of your enemies,
    who will fall to the ground in front of you.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 45:4 right arm This pictures God as a warrior-king. The right arm is a symbol of his power and authority.

Gird your sword(A) on your side, you mighty one;(B)
    clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.(C)
In your majesty ride forth victoriously(D)
    in the cause of truth, humility and justice;(E)
    let your right hand(F) achieve awesome deeds.(G)
Let your sharp arrows(H) pierce the hearts(I) of the king’s enemies;(J)
    let the nations fall beneath your feet.

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Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.

And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.

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