Psalm 45:3-5

Revised Standard Version

³Gird your sword upon your thigh, O mighty one,
in your glory and majesty!

⁴In your majesty ride forth victoriously
    for the cause of truth and to defend^[a] the right;
    let your right hand teach you dread deeds!
⁵Your arrows are sharp
    in the heart of the king’s enemies;
    the peoples fall under you.

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Psalm 45:4 Cn: Heb and the meekness of

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