Psalms 45:4

What does Psalms 45:4 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 45:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Their waters roared and were troubled: the mountains were troubled with his strength.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, Thy glory and thy majesty.

v.4This passage

v.5Thine arrows are sharp; The peoples fall under thee; They arein the heart of the king’s enemies.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:1

    Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you:

  • 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.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:1

    Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as alsoit iswith you;

  • Psalms 110:5

    The Lord at thy right hand Will strike through kings in the day of his wrath.

  • John 1:17

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

  • Revelation 19:17

    And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in mid heaven, Come and be gathered together unto the great supper of God;

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