Psalm 45:3 “Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majest…”

Psalm 45:3

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Strap your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and your majesty.

American Standard Version

Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, Thy glory and thy majesty.

Geneva Bible 1599

Gird thy sword vpon thy thigh, O most mightie, to wit, thy worship and thy glory,

Darby Translation

Gird thy sword upon [thy] thigh, O mighty one, [in] thy majesty and thy splendour;

Young's Literal Translation

Gird Thy sword upon the thigh, O mighty, Thy glory and Thy majesty!

Bible in Basic English

Put on your sword, make it ready at your side, O strong chief, with your glory and power.

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Cross references

“Gird”

Hebrews 4:12 Isaiah 49:2 Revelation 1:16 Revelation 19:15 Isaiah 63:1–6 Revelation 19:21

Hebrews 4:12 · BSB

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.

Isaiah 49:2 · BSB

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.

Revelation 1:16 · BSB

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.

Revelation 19:15 · BSB

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.

Isaiah 63:1–6 · BSB

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.”

Revelation 19:21 · BSB

And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.

“O most”

Romans 14:9 Acts 10:36 Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:7

Romans 14:9 · BSB

For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.

Acts 10:36 · BSB

He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Isaiah 9:6 · BSB

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:7 · BSB

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The…

“glory”

Psalm 21:5 Psalm 96:6 Psalm 104:1 Psalm 145:5 Psalm 145:12 Hebrews 1:3

Psalm 21:5 · BSB

Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.

Psalm 96:6 · BSB

Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.

Psalm 104:1 · BSB

Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty.

Psalm 145:5 · BSB

the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.

Psalm 145:12 · BSB

to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom.

Hebrews 1:3 · BSB

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on h…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

4In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

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