Psalm 45:4 “In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility…”

Psalm 45:4

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand display awesome deeds.

American Standard Version

And in thy majesty ride on prosperously, Because of truth and meekness and righteousness: And thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

Geneva Bible 1599

And prosper with thy glory: ride vpon the worde of trueth and of meekenes and of righteousnes: so thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

Darby Translation

And [in] thy splendour ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

Young's Literal Translation

As to Thy majesty — prosper! — ride! Because of truth, and meekness — righteousness, And Thy right hand showeth Thee fearful things.

Bible in Basic English

And go nobly on in your power, because you are good and true and without pride; and your right hand will be teaching you things of fear.

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Cross references

“ride, etc”

Revelation 6:2 Revelation 19:11

Revelation 6:2 · BSB

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.

Revelation 19:11 · BSB

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.

“prosperously”

1 Thessalonians 1:5 1 Thessalonians 2:13 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Psalm 110:2 Psalm 110:3

1 Thessalonians 1:5 · BSB

because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

1 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB

And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 · BSB

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.

Psalm 110:2 · BSB

The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”

Psalm 110:3 · BSB

Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.

“because”

Psalm 60:4 John 1:17 John 14:6

Psalm 60:4 · BSB

You have raised a banner for those who fear You, that they may flee the bow. Selah

John 1:17 · BSB

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

John 14:6 · BSB

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

“meekness”

Zechariah 9:9 Matthew 11:29 2 Corinthians 10:1 Matthew 12:19 Matthew 12:20

Zechariah 9:9 · BSB

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.

Matthew 11:29 · BSB

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.

2 Corinthians 10:1 · BSB

Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

Matthew 12:19 · BSB

He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear His voice in the streets.

Matthew 12:20 · BSB

A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory.

“right”

Psalm 65:5 Psalm 2:9 Isaiah 63:1–6 Luke 19:27 Revelation 11:18 Revelation 19:17–21

Psalm 65:5 · BSB

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.

Psalm 2:9 · BSB

You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery. ”

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.”

Luke 19:27 · BSB

And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’”

Revelation 11:18 · BSB

The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great— and to destroy th…

Revelation 19:17–21 · BSB

Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God,

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

In context

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

5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.

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