Psalms 45:2
(45-3) Thou art fairer than the children of men; grace is poured upon thy lips; therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
3(45-4) Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, thy glory and thy majesty.
Cross References
Psalms 72:17May his name endure for ever; may his name be continued as long as the sun; may men also bless themselves by him; may all nations call him happy.
Proverbs 22:11He that loveth pureness of heart, that hath grace in his lips, the king shall be his friend.
Song of Solomon 5:10'My beloved is white and ruddy, pre-eminent above ten thousand.
Isaiah 50:4The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I should know how to sustain with words him that is weary; He wakeneth morning by morning, He wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught.
Zechariah 9:17For how great is their goodness, and how great is their beauty! Corn shall make the young men flourish, and new wine the maids.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 45:2-6
Nuptial Song; Glories of the Messiah. 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. 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 and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. 5… Read the whole commentary →