Psalms 45

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song.

1 [a][b]My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
2 You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Your throne, O God,[c] will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.
8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.
9 Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
10 Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father’s house.
11 Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
12 The city of Tyre will come with a gift,[d]people of wealth will seek your favor.
13 All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.
14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her— those brought to be with her.
15 Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king.
16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.

Cross References 45

  • 1. Luke 4:22
  • 2. Psalms 21:6
  • 3. S Deuteronomy 32:41; Psalms 149:6; Hebrews 4:12; Revelation 1:16
  • 4. S 2 Samuel 1:19; Isaiah 9:6
  • 5. S Job 40:10; S Psalms 21:5
  • 6. Revelation 6:2
  • 7. Zephaniah 2:3
  • 8. Psalms 21:8
  • 9. S Deuteronomy 4:34; Psalms 65:5; Psalms 66:3
  • 10. S Deuteronomy 32:23
  • 11. S Numbers 24:8
  • 12. Psalms 9:13; Psalms 92:9
  • 13. S Genesis 21:33; Lamentations 5:19; Psalms 93:2; Psalms 98:9
  • 14. Psalms 33:5
  • 15. S Psalms 11:5
  • 16. Psalms 2:2; Isaiah 45:1; Isaiah 61:1; Zechariah 4:14
  • 17. S Psalms 23:5; Psalms 21:6; Hebrews 1:8-9*
  • 18. Proverbs 27:9; Song of Songs 1:3; Song of Songs 4:10
  • 19. S Genesis 37:25
  • 20. S Numbers 24:6; John 19:39
  • 21. S Exodus 30:24
  • 22. S 1 Kings 22:39
  • 23. Psalms 144:9; Psalms 150:4; Isaiah 38:20
  • 24. Song of Songs 6:8
  • 25. 1 Kings 2:19
  • 26. Isaiah 62:5
  • 27. S Genesis 10:29
  • 28. Ruth 1:11
  • 29. Jeremiah 5:1
  • 30. Ruth 1:16; Deuteronomy 21:13
  • 31. S Esther 1:11; S Lamentations 2:15
  • 32. Ephesians 5:33; Psalms 95:6
  • 33. 1 Peter 3:6; Isaiah 54:5
  • 34. S Joshua 19:29
  • 35. S 1 Kings 9:16; S 2 Chronicles 9:24; Psalms 22:29; Isaiah 49:23
  • 36. Isaiah 61:10
  • 37. Exodus 39:3
  • 38. S Judges 5:30
  • 39. Esther 2:15; Song of Songs 1:4
  • 40. Song of Songs 1:3
  • 41. S Esther 8:17
  • 42. 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalms 68:27; Psalms 113:8
  • 43. S Exodus 3:15; Psalms 33:11; Psalms 119:90; Psalms 135:13; Malachi 1:11
  • 44. Psalms 138:4
  • 45. S Psalms 21:4; Revelation 22:5

Footnotes 4

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 45:1-17 is numbered 45:2-18.
  • [b]. Title: Probably a literary or musical term
  • [c]. Here the king is addressed as God’s representative.
  • [d]. Or "A Tyrian robe is among the gifts"

Psalms 45 Commentaries

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