Psalms 45:4 - Exposition

And in thy majesty ride prosperously ; literally, and in thy majesty go forth , ride. The riding intended is probably riding in a chariot. Because of truth and meekness and righteousness ; rather, because of truth and meek-tempered righteoushess (Kay); i.e. for the purpose of vindicating truth and righteousness in the case of those who outrage them. Righteousness, however, to be really righteousness, must be combined with meekness (comp. Zephaniah 2:3 ). And thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things . It is the right hand wherewith the warrior strikes; and at each blow it opens to the striker terrible experiences, and thus may be said to "teach him terrible things."