Psalms 45:3
What does Psalms 45:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 45:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, Thy glory and thy majesty.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, Thy glory and thy majesty.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Put on your sword, make it ready at your side, O strong chief, with your glory and power.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Gird Thy sword upon the thigh, O mighty, Thy glory and Thy majesty!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Therefore we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Gird thy sword upon [thy] thigh, O mighty one, [in] thy majesty and thy splendour;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 104:1
Bless Jehovah, O my soul. O Jehovah my God, thou art very great; Thou art clothed with honor and majesty:
- Revelation 19:21
and the rest were killed with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, even the sword which came forth out of his mouth: and all the birds were filled with their flesh.
- Isaiah 63:1
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
- Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart.
- Revelation 1:16
And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
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