Psalms 45:4

“And in your majesty prosper, ride for the sake of truth and humility, righteousness; and your right hand will teach you fearsome things.”

Psalms 45:4 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 45:4, word by word

And in your majestyהֲדָרְhadar

splendor, beauty

Splendor, beauty, majesty.

Where else “hadar” appears
prosperצְלַחtselach

prosper

To go well, thrive.

Where else “tselach” appears
rideרְכַבrechav

ride

To ride an animal or a chariot.

Where else “rechav” appears
for the sakeדְּבַרdevar

thing

A matter, a thing; with "not", nothing.

Where else “devar” appears
of truthאֱמֶתemet

truth

What corresponds to the facts, what is so and not otherwise.

Where else “emet” appears
and humilityעַנְוָהanva

humility, gentleness

Humility, gentleness: not imposing oneself, coming close to the lowly.

Where else “anva” appears
righteousnessצֶדֶקtsedek

righteousness

Living uprightly before God.

Where else “tsedek” appears
and your right handיְמִינֶyemine

right hand

The hand on the side of strength and honor.

Where else “yemine” appears
will teach youתוֹרְtor

teach

To show someone the way he should go; to instruct him.

Where else “tor” appears
fearsome thingsנוֹרָאוֹתnoraot

be fearsome

To be so great or powerful that one inspires awe and respect.

Where else “noraot” appears

Translation note

“Humility and righteousness”: in Hebrew the two words are joined in an unusual way; the general sense is clear. “Fearsome things”: deeds that cause amazement and fear.

The context

3Gird your sword on your thigh, mighty one, your splendor and your majesty.

4 · This verse (above)

5Your arrows are sharp; peoples will fall under you; in the heart of the enemies of the king.

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