Psalms 45:3-5

Psalms 45:3-5

[3] Gird  thy sword  upon thy thigh,  O most mighty,  with thy glory  and thy majesty.  [4] And in thy majesty  ride  prosperously  because  of truth  and meekness  and righteousness;  and thy right hand  shall teach  thee terrible things.  [5] Thine arrows  are sharp  in the heart  of the king's  enemies;  whereby the people  fall 

What does Psalms 45:3-5 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The writer called on his king to champion the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. He encouraged him to pursue the enemies of justice and defeat them. He was confident that, with the weapons of righteousness, the king would gain many victories.