Thou art [a]fairer than the children of men: grace is poured in thy lips, because God hath blessed thee forever.

Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, to wit, thy worship and thy glory:

And prosper with thy glory: [b]ride upon the word of truth and of meekness and of righteousness: so thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 45:2 Solomon’s beauty and eloquence to win favor with his people, and his power to overcome his enemies, is here described.
  2. Psalm 45:4 He alludeth to them that ride in chariots in their triumphs, showing that the quiet state of a kingdom standeth in truth, meekness and justice, not in worldly pomp and vanity.

You are the most excellent of men
    and your lips have been anointed with grace,(A)
    since God has blessed you forever.(B)

Gird your sword(C) on your side, you mighty one;(D)
    clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.(E)
In your majesty ride forth victoriously(F)
    in the cause of truth, humility and justice;(G)
    let your right hand(H) achieve awesome deeds.(I)

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