Psalm 45:2-7
King James Version
2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
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 under thee.
6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
7 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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Psalm 45:2-7
New King James Version
2 You are fairer than the sons of men;
(A)Grace is poured upon Your lips;
Therefore God has blessed You forever.
3 [a]Gird Your (B)sword upon Your thigh, (C)O Mighty One,
With Your (D)glory and Your majesty.
4 (E)And in Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, and righteousness;
And Your right hand shall teach You awesome things.
5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies;
The peoples fall under You.
6 (F)Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
A (G)scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
Therefore God, Your God, has (H)anointed You
With the oil of (I)gladness more than Your companions.
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Psalm 45:2-7
English Standard Version
2 You are (A)the most handsome of the sons of men;
(B)grace is poured upon your lips;
therefore God has blessed you forever.
3 (C)Gird your (D)sword on your thigh, O (E)mighty one,
in (F)your splendor and majesty!
4 In your majesty (G)ride out victoriously
for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness;
let your right hand teach you (H)awesome deeds!
5 Your arrows are sharp
in the heart of the king's enemies;
the peoples fall under you.
6 (I)Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.
The (J)scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;
7 (K)you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.
Therefore (L)God, your God, has (M)anointed you
with the oil of (N)gladness (O)beyond your companions;
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