Psalm 45:1-3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:1

Psalms 45:1. My heart is enditing a good matter I am about to utter, not rash, vain, or foolish, much less false words, but such as proceed from my very heart, and most cordial affections; and are the result of my most deliberate and serious thoughts: things not only pleasant and delightful, and fit for the nuptial solemnity here intended, but excellent, as the word שׂוב , tob, often signifies: or holy and spiritual, as it is most commonly used: things heavenly and divine, and full... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:2

Psalms 45:2. Thou art fairer More beautiful and amiable; than the children of men Than all other men. Which is most true of Christ, but not of Solomon; whom many have excelled, if not in wisdom, yet in holiness and righteousness, which is the chief part of the beauty celebrated in this Psalm. Grace is poured into thy lips God hath plentifully poured into thy mind and tongue the gift of speaking wisely, eloquently, and acceptably, so as to find grace with, and communicate grace to, the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:3-4

Psalms 45:3-4. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty “Having described the beauty and eloquence of the king, the prophet now proceeds to set forth his power, and to arm him as a warrior for the battle.” The sword of the Messiah, which is here put, by a synecdoche, for all his arms, is his Word, which, in the language of St. Paul, is said to be quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and is represented by St. John as a sharp two-edged sword coming out of his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

Psalms 45:0 A royal wedding songThis song was written to be sung at the wedding of some Israelite king. The anticipation of such an occasion causes the writer’s heart to overflow with joy (1).First the writer addresses his comments to the king. Handsome in appearance, gracious in speech and strong in purpose, this one has been supremely blessed by God to fight for truth and justice (2-5). Since he is God’s representative, the king will have an enduring kingdom. Since he fights for all that is... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:1

Title. For the sons of Korah = By, &c. The third of nine so ascribed. See Title, Psalms 42:0 , and App-63 . Maschil = giving instruction. The fourth of thirteen so named. See Title, Psalms 32:0 , and App-65 . A Song. Hebrew shir, as in Psalms 18:0 . See App-65 . loves. Probably plural of majesty = significant love. If in connection with the marriage of Hezekiah (2 Kings 21:1 and Isaiah 62:4 ), its place here is accounted for between Psalms 4:0 4Â-48. Significant, because of its... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:2

fairer: i.e. in His glory which follows the suffering described in Isaiah 52:14 ; Isaiah 53:2 . children = sons. men. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 . God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 45:3

most mighty = mighty One. Hebrew gibbor. With thy glory. Supply Ellipsis ( App-6 ), by repeating "[Gird thee] with Thy glory". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 45:1

PSALM 45THE PROPHETIC PROTHALAMION FOR CHRIST AND HIS BRIDETHE NEW JERUSALEM IS THE WIFE OF THE LAMB (Revelation 21:9)THE HOLY CHURCH IS THE NEW JERUSALEM (Revelation 19:9)This psalm is called, "A Royal Wedding Song,"[1] "The Celebration of the Marriage of a King,"[2] "A Nuptial Song of a King,"[3] "An Ode for a Royal Marriage,"[4] "The Epithalamium of Jesus Christ and the Christian Church,"[5] "A Wedding Benediction,"[6] etc.There are two radically different views among modern scholars... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 45:2

ADDRESS TO THE KING"Thou art fairer than the children of men;Grace is poured into thy lips:Therefore God hath blessed thee forever.""Thou art fairer than the children of men." This does not say that He is fairer than other children of men; but the words place Him in a different category from all the children of men, meaning that He is a Divine Person who is the subject of this psalm. Some writers claim "this is not what the psalmist meant"; to which our reply is simply, "that this is surely... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 45:3

"Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one,Thy glory and thy majesty.And in thy majesty ride on prosperously,Because of truth and meekness and righteousness:And thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.Thine arrows are sharp:The peoples shall fall under thee;They are in the heart of the king's enemies."These verses depict the coming of the Son of God at the end of the age, who will at that time judge the world in righteousness, and receive unto himself his glorious Bride the Church.... read more

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