Psalm 45:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, to wit, thy worship and thy glory:
4 And prosper with thy glory: [a]ride upon the word of truth and of meekness and of righteousness: so thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
5 Thine arrows are sharp to pierce the heart of the King’s enemies: therefore the people shall fall under thee.
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- Psalm 45:4 He alludeth to them that ride in chariots in their triumphs, showing that the quiet state of a kingdom standeth in truth, meekness and justice, not in worldly pomp and vanity.
Psalm 45:3-5
New International Version
3 Gird your sword(A) on your side, you mighty one;(B)
clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.(C)
4 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)
5 Let your sharp arrows(H) pierce the hearts(I) of the king’s enemies;(J)
let the nations fall beneath your feet.
Psalm 45:3-5
King James Version
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 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.
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