Psalms 45:1

For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Lilies." A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song.My heart overflows with a noble theme.I recite my verses for the king.My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2You are the most excellent of the sons of men.Grace has anointed your lips,therefore God has blessed you forever.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 23:2"The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me.His word was on my tongue.

Job 32:18For I am full of words.The spirit within me constrains me.

Job 34:4Let us choose for us that which is right.Let us know among ourselves what is good.

Psalms 24:7Lift up your heads, you gates!Be lifted up, you everlasting doors,and the King of glory will come in.

Psalms 49:3My mouth will speak words of wisdom.My heart shall utter understanding.

Psalms 80:1For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "The Lilies of the Covenant." A Psalm by Asaph.Hear us, Shepherd of Israel,you who lead Joseph like a flock,you who sit above the cherubim, shine forth.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 45:1

This psalm is an illustrious prophecy of Messiah the Prince: it is all over gospel, and points at him only, as a bridegroom espousing the church to himself and as a king ruling in it and ruling for it. It is probable that our Saviour has reference to this psalm when he compares the kingdom of heaven, more than once, to a nuptial solemnity, the solemnity of a royal nuptial, Matt. xxii. 2 ; xxv. 1 . We have no reason to think it has any reference to Solomon's marriage with Pharaoh's daughter; if I thought that it… Read the whole commentary →

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