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Gird your sword upon your thigh, O warrior,
    and advance in splendor and majesty.
Ride on triumphantly in truth, humility, and justice;
    may your right hand perform wondrous deeds.
Your arrows are sharp;
    nations will lie beneath your feet;
    the enemies of the king will lose heart.[a]

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  1. Psalm 45:6 Heart: see note on Ps 4:8.

In your majesty ride forth victoriously(A)
    in the cause of truth, humility and justice;(B)
    let your right hand(C) achieve awesome deeds.(D)
Let your sharp arrows(E) pierce the hearts(F) of the king’s enemies;(G)
    let the nations fall beneath your feet.
Your throne, O God,[a] will last for ever and ever;(H)
    a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

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  1. Psalm 45:6 Here the king is addressed as God’s representative.