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Psalms 45:4 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. "
Psalms 45:4
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
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
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
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Psalms 45:1
"[[To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.]] 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."
Psalms 45:2
"Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever."
Psalms 45:3
"Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty."
Psalms 45:5
"Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall"
Psalms 45:6
"Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre."
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