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John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 45:13

45:13 The king’s daughter [is] all glorious {l} within: her clothing [is] of wrought gold.(l) There is nothing feigned or hypocritical but she is glorious both within and without: and even though the Church has not always had this outward glory, the fault is to be imputed only to their own ingratitude. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

Psalms 38:0 An appeal to God from chastisement because of iniquity (Psalms 38:1-4 ). The mental anguish is described in figures of physical disease, and yet it is not impossible that such disease may have been part of the chastisement (Psalms 38:5-8 ). The desertion of friends and the opposition of enemies also entered into it (Psalms 38:10-17 ). There are verses susceptible of an application to Christ, but others would prevent its application as a whole to him. Psalms 40:0 Messianic (compare... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 45:1-17

Psalms 45:0 [Note. This is a psalm for a special occasion, that occasion being none other than the nuptials of an anointed king. The king is described as beautiful and gracious and blessed for evermore, and as a conqueror whose objects are not dominion and glory, but truth, humility, and righteousness; he is even described as a divine person, worthy of the name of God; he is seated on an everlasting throne, anointed with the oil of gladness, and received with the strains of harps in ivory... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 45:13

Whether the church be called the Spouse of Christ, the daughter of Christ, or the Sister of Christ, (for these are only so many different terms to point out the several gracious connections into which Christ hath condescended to put himself) they all mean to show Jesus's love to his redeemed. Song of Solomon 6:0 . But under everyone of them, the adornings of their persons, being from and in the same apparel, even the righteousness of Jesus, cannot but be all glorious within. It is the hidden... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 45:14-15

Reader, do not fail to observe the manner of expression: the Church is brought; she doth not come of herself. No: she must be convinced, converted, made willing. No one can come to Christ, except the Father, who hath sent Christ, draw him; John 6:44 . And when she is brought unto Jesus, the wedding-garment she hath is of the king's providing. And though originally hostile to all grace, yet now, being subdued by his love, there is a holy jubilee in the soul: it is with joy unspeakable, and full... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 45:10-17

10-17 If we desire to share these blessings, we must hearken to Christ's word. We must forget our carnal and sinful attachments and pursuits. He must be our Lord as well as our Saviour; all idols must be thrown away, that we may give him our whole heart. And here is good encouragement, thus to break off from former alliances. The beauty of holiness, both on the church and on particular believers, is, in the sight of Christ, of great price, and very amiable. The work of grace is the workmanship... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 45:10-17

The inspired singer now repeats the words with which the King, the Messiah, addresses His Bride. v. 10. Hearken, O daughter, called so by the Bridegroom because she is begotten and regenerated through the Gospel, 1 Peter 1:23, and consider and incline thine ear, becoming so absorbed in the words of His grace as to forget everything else, even the closest ties of human relationship; forget also thine own people and thy father's house, all for the sake of the Bridegroom and His love; v. 11.... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 45:1-17

Psalms 45:0To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A song of loves1          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.2     Thou art fairer than the children of men:Grace is poured into thy lips:Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.3     Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty,With thy glory and thy majesty.4     And in thy majesty ride prosperously,Because of truth... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Psalms 45:10-15

Psalms THE PORTRAIT OF THE BRIDE Psa_45:10 - Psa_45:15 . The relation between God and Israel is constantly represented in the Old Testament under the emblem of a marriage. The tenderest promises of protection and the sharpest rebukes of unfaithfulness are based upon this foundation. ‘Thy Maker is thy Husband’; or, ‘I am married unto thee, saith the Lord.’ The emblem is transferred in the New Testament to Christ and His Church. Beginning with John the Baptist’s designation of Him as the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

the King’s Wedding Song Psalms 45:1-17 Though this psalm was probably composed to celebrate Solomon’s marriage with Pharaoh’s daughter, we must remember that it is distinctly applied to our Lord in Hebrews 1:8 . See also Ephesians 5:23 ; Revelation 19:7 . What wonder that the psalmist’s heart overflowed! It was bubbling up with good matter! His work was for a King! See Psalms 45:1 , R.V., margin. The Warrior, Psalms 45:2-5 . The Word of God rides forth to war, followed by the armies of... read more

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