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And in thy majesty be prospered; ride upon the word of truth and of humility and of righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

Thine arrows, by which the peoples fall under thee, penetrate the heart of the enemies of the king.

¶ Thy throne, O God, is eternal and for ever, the rod of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

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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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Footnotes

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