Psalm 45:3-6

Your Throne, O God, Is Forever

3 z Gird your a sword on your thigh, O b mighty one,
in c your splendor and majesty!

4 In your majesty d ride out victoriously
for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness;
let your right hand teach you e awesome deeds!
 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.
The g scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;

  1. Cross References
    Exodus 32:27
    And he said to them, "Thus says the Lord God of Israel, 'Put your sword on your side each of you, and go to and fro from gate to gate throughout the camp, and each of you kill his brother and his companion and his neighbor.'
  2. Cross References
    Isaiah 49:2
    He made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow; in his quiver he hid me away.
    Hebrews 4:12
    For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
    Revelation 1:16
    In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength.
    Revelation 19:15
    From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 24:8
    Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle!
    Isaiah 9:6
    For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 21:5
    His glory is great through your salvation; splendor and majesty you bestow on him.
    Psalms 96:6 - 7
    Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
  5. Cross References
    Revelation 16:2
    So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and harmful and painful sores came upon the people who bore the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.
  6. Cross References
    Psalms 65:5
    By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.
  7. Cross References
    Psalms 93:2
    Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting.
    Psalms 110:2
    The Lord sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies!
    Hebrews 1:8 - 9
    But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.
  8. Cross References
    Psalms 67:4
    Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah
    Psalms 96:10
    Say among the nations, "The Lord reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.
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