And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.

Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

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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.
You love righteousness(I) and hate wickedness;(J)
    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
    by anointing(K) you with the oil of joy.(L)

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Footnotes

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