Psalm 45:4-6
Revised Standard Version
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously
for the cause of truth and to defend[a] the right;
let your right hand teach you dread deeds!
5 Your arrows are sharp
in the heart of the king’s enemies;
the peoples fall under you.
6 Your divine throne[b] endures for ever and ever.
Your royal scepter is a scepter of equity;
Footnotes
- Psalm 45:4 Cn: Heb and the meekness of
- Psalm 45:6 Or Your throne is a throne of God, or Thy throne, O God
Psalm 45:4-6
New International Version
4 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)
5 Let your sharp arrows(E) pierce the hearts(F) of the king’s enemies;(G)
let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Your throne, O God,[a] will last for ever and ever;(H)
a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
Footnotes
- Psalm 45:6 Here the king is addressed as God’s representative.
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