You are the most handsome of men;[a]
grace flows from your lips.(A)
Therefore God has blessed you forever.(B)

Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.
In your majesty and splendor(C)
in your splendor ride triumphantly
in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.
May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 45:2 Or of the descendants of Adam

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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