Psalms 45:2

God is our refuge and strength, 1 A help in the afflictions that have come heavily upon us. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

In Context

1For the end, for the sons of Korah; a Psalm concerning secret things. 1

3Therefore will we not fear when the earth is troubled, 1 And the mountains are removed into the depths of the seas. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 72:17Until I go into the sanctuary of God; 1 And so understand the latter end. 1

Proverbs 22:11The Lord loves holy hearts, 1 And all blameless persons are acceptable with him: 1 A king rules with his lips. 1

Song of Solomon 5:10My kinsman is white and ruddy, 1 Chosen out from myriads. 1

Isaiah 50:4The Lord even God gives me the tongue of instruction, to know when it is fit to speak a word: he has appointed for me early, he has given me an ear to hear:

Zechariah 9:17For if he has anything good, and if he has anything fair, the young men shall have corn, and there shall be fragrant wine to the virgins.

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 →

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