King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
Complete Jewish Bible:
In your majesty, succeed, ride on in the cause of truth, meekness and righteousness. May your right hand teach you awesome things.
Berean Standard Bible:
In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
American Standard Version:
And in thy majesty ride on prosperously, Because of truth and meekness and righteousness: And thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And in thy majesty{H1926} ride{H7392}{H8798)} prosperously{H6743}{H8798)} because{H1697} of truth{H571} and meekness{H6037} and righteousness{H6664}; and thy right hand{H3225} shall teach{H3384}{H8686)} thee terrible things{H3372}{H8737)}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 65:5
- [By] terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; [who art] the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off [upon] the sea:
Revelation 19:11
- ¶ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him [was] called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
Revelation 6:2
- And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
Matthew 11:29
- Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Isaiah 59:17
- For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance [for] clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.
Isaiah 59:18
- According to [their] deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence.
Zechariah 9:9
- ¶ Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he [is] just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
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Commentary for Psalms 45:4
Psalm 45 is a royal psalm, likely composed for a Davidic king's wedding, and it celebrates the glory and virtues of the king. The verse Psalms 45:4 (which in some translations is numbered as Psalms 45:3) is a part of this celebratory hymn, offering both praise and advice to the monarch.
The themes of this verse revolve around the exaltation of the king, emphasizing that his reign should be characterized by truth, meekness, and righteousness. These virtues were highly esteemed in ancient Near Eastern societies, particularly in Israel, where the king was expected to uphold justice and govern with humility and integrity. The verse figuratively depicts the king as riding forth in majesty, suggesting both his military prowess and his triumphant procession, which is rightfully earned through his adherence to these noble principles.
The phrase "and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things" is intriguing. It could be interpreted in several ways: as a reference to the king's skill in warfare, where his dominant hand (the right hand) is instrumental in delivering powerful blows to enemies; or perhaps it suggests that through his experiences and the guidance of wisdom, the king will learn the sobering realities of leadership and the weight of his decisions.
Historically, this verse reflects the Israelite hope for a king who would embody divine qualities, ensuring prosperity and security for the nation. The expectation was that the king's rule would be a reflection of God's own reign, marked by truth and justice. In a broader, messianic context, Christians have seen this psalm as prophetic, pointing forward to Jesus Christ, who is described in the New Testament as the ultimate King of Kings, embodying truth, meekness, and righteousness.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1926
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָדָר
Transliteration: hâdâr
Pronunciation: haw-dawr'
Description: from הָדַר; magnificence, i.e. ornament or splendor; beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. - Strong's Number: H7392
There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָכַב
Transliteration: râkab
Pronunciation: raw-kab'
Description: a primitive root; to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch; bring (on (horse-) back), carry, get (oneself) up, on (horse-) back, put, (cause to, make to) ride (in a chariot, on, -r), set. - Strong's Number: H6743
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָלַח
Transliteration: tsâlach
Pronunciation: tsaw-lakh'
Description: or צָלֵחַ; a primitive root; to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive); break out, come (mightily), go over, be good, be meet, be profitable, (cause to, effect, make to, send) prosper(-ity, -ous, -ously). - Strong's Number: H1697
There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּבָר
Transliteration: dâbâr
Pronunciation: daw-baw'
Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. - Strong's Number: H571
There are 395 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶמֶת
Transliteration: ʼemeth
Pronunciation: eh'-meth
Description: contracted from אָמַן; stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness; assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. - Strong's Number: H6037
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַנְוָה
Transliteration: ʻanvâh
Pronunciation: an-vaw'
Description: feminine of עָנָו; mildness (royal); also (concretely) oppressed; gentleness, meekness. - Strong's Number: H6664
There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צֶדֶק
Transliteration: tsedeq
Pronunciation: tseh'-dek
Description: from צָדַק; the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity; [idiom] even, ([idiom] that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness). - Strong's Number: H3225
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָמִין
Transliteration: yâmîyn
Pronunciation: yaw-meen'
Description: from יָמַן; the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south; [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. - Strong's Number: H3384
There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרָה
Transliteration: yârâh
Pronunciation: yaw-raw'
Description: or (2 Chronicles 26:15) יָרָא; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the finger), to teach; ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through. - Strong's Number: H3372
There are 305 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרֵא
Transliteration: yârêʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-ray'
Description: a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten; affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing).