John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:7
Thou lovest righteousness ,.... Either righteous persons, whom his countenance beholds, on whom his eyes are, and from whom they are never withdrawn, and with whom he is exceedingly delighted: or righteous things; a righteous administration of government; faithfulness and integrity in whatsoever he is intrusted with, or appointed to by his father; all righteous actions which the law requires, as appeared in the whole course of his life; and by working out a righteousness for his people, and... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:6
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever ,.... This verse and Psalm 45:7 are cited in Hebrews 1:8 ; and applied to the Son of God, the second Person in the Trinity; and therefore are not an apostrophe to the Father, as some have said; nor will they bear to be rendered, "thy throne is the throne of God", or "thy throne is God"; or be supplied thus, "God shall establish thy throne". But they are spoken of the Son of God, who is truly and properly God, the true God and eternal life; as... read more