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Psalms 45:4

Psalms 45:4
And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And in thy majesty ride prosperously,.... Not literally, as was prophesied of him he should, and as he did, Zac 9:9; but mystically and spiritually, either in the chariots of angels up to heaven, Psa…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And in thy majesty ride prosperously - Margin, “Prosper thou, ride thou.” The majesty here referred to is the glory or magnificence which became a prince of such rank, and going forth to such deeds.…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 45:1-5

Some make Shoshannim, in the title, to signify an instrument of six strings; others take it in its primitive signification for lilies or roses, which probably were strewed, with other flowers, at…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Andin thy majesty The single word of the original is an exact repetition of the last word of Psa 45:45. Such repetitions are a common poetical figure; but the construction is harsh, the prep. innot…