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Psalms 45:3 kjv — Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.

King James Version

"Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty."

— Psalms 45:3, King James Version

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Psalms 45 — Context

1

My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

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.

Psalms 45:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 45:3 say?
Psalms 45:3 in the King James Version reads: “Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.”
Where is Psalms 45:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 45:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 45, verse 3.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 45:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 45:3 in?
Psalms 45:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 45:3?
Psalms 45:3 reads (KJV): “Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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