Psalms 45

A Wedding Song for the King

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. Kingdom: Psalms 2:6. Good: Job 34:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 49:3, 69:1, 2 Samuel 23:2, Job 33:3, Proverbs 16:23, Isaiah 5:1, Ephesians 5:32, 2 Peter 1:21 +5

2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. hath blessed thee for ever. Grace: Proverbs 22:11, Luke 4:22, John 1:14. References God: Isaiah 61:1. Blessing: Psalms 21:6. Related: Song of Solomon 2:3. Parallel theme: Zechariah 9:17, Matthew 17:2, John 7:46, Hebrews 7:26 +5

3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11). and thy majesty. Word: Isaiah 49:2, Hebrews 4:12, Revelation 1:16, 19:15. Glory: Psalms 21:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 96:6

4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truthTruth: אֱמֶת (Emet). The Hebrew emet (אֱמֶת) means truth or faithfulness—reliability and conformity to reality. God is true (emet), utterly faithful to His word and character. and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Righteousness: Psalms 65:5, Revelation 19:11. Parallel theme: Matthew 11:29, Revelation 6:2

5 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee. Parallel theme: Psalms 21:12, 22:27, 38:2, Numbers 24:8

6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdomKingdom: מַלְכוּת (Malkhut). The Hebrew malkhut (מַלְכוּת) denotes kingdom or royal rule—the realm and reign of a king. God's kingdom represents His sovereign rule over all creation. is a right sceptre. References God: John 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:16. Kingdom: Psalms 145:13, Daniel 2:44. Parallel theme: Psalms 89:29, 93:2, Revelation 19:11 +2

7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. References God: Psalms 89:26, John 3:34, Ephesians 1:3. Love: Psalms 33:5, 99:4, Hebrews 1:9. Evil: Psalms 101:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 21:6, John 1:16, Acts 2:28 +5

8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. Related: Song of Solomon 1:3, 4:6. Parallel theme: John 19:39

9 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Kingdom: Psalms 45:13, 1 Kings 2:19, Isaiah 49:23, Revelation 21:24. Related: Song of Solomon 7:1. Parallel theme: Job 22:24, John 3:29, Revelation 19:7, 21:2, 21:9 +5

10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; Parallel theme: Genesis 2:24, 12:1, Deuteronomy 21:13, 33:9, Matthew 10:37, 19:29, Luke 14:26, 2 Corinthians 5:16 +3

11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy LordLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.; and worship thou him. References Lord: Isaiah 54:5, Zephaniah 3:17, Acts 10:36, Romans 14:9, Philippians 3:8. Kingdom: Psalms 45:6. Worship: Psalms 95:6, Luke 24:52. Related: Song of Solomon 1:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:12 +5

12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:29, 68:29, 72:10, Isaiah 49:23, 60:3, Matthew 2:11

13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. Related: Song of Solomon 7:1. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 61:10, Matthew 5:16, Luke 11:40, Romans 3:22, 13:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 3:18 +5

14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. Related: Song of Solomon 2:7, 6:1, 6:8, 6:13, 8:13. Parallel theme: Exodus 28:39, Judges 5:30, John 17:24, 2 Corinthians 11:2 +4

15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace. Parallel theme: Jude 1:24

16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:30, 1 Peter 2:9, Revelation 1:6, 5:10, 20:6

17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever. Resurrection: Psalms 138:4. Related: Song of Solomon 6:9. Parallel theme: Isaiah 59:21, 61:9, 62:3, Malachi 1:11, Matthew 26:13, 1 Corinthians 11:26 +3