Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:10
Psalms 45:10. Hearken, &c. The prophet, having hitherto spoken to the bridegroom, addresses himself now to the bride or queen. O daughter He speaks like an elder person, and as her spiritual father and counsellor; Consider, and incline thine ear He useth several words signifying the same thing, to show his serious and earnest desire of her good, and the great importance and difficulty of practising the following counsel. Forget also Comparatively; thine own people, and thy... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:11
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty - That is, in consequence of your love to him, and your entire devotion of yourself to him. The word “desire” here is equivalent to having pleasure in; as meaning that his affliction would thus be fixed on her. In this way - by forgetting her own home, and devoting herself to him - she would secure his affection. In the married life, mere “beauty” will not secure permanently the love of a husband. The heart, as given to him, and as faithful to him,... read more