Psalm, 45

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Psalm 45 is a wedding song celebrating the union of a king and his bride. The psalmist invokes the beauty and splendor of the couple, likening them to a garden of precious spices and a throne of righteousness. The bride is praised as a queen among her peers, adorned with gold and fine clothing, while the groom is described as a mighty warrior and leader of his people.

Psalm, 45

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Bible version

A Royal Wedding Song

1 {To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.} 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 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.
6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
Psalm, 45:8
9 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;
11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.
12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.
13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.
16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.
17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

Commentary

This psalm is often interpreted as a prophetic depiction of the coming Messiah and his bride, the church. It expresses the joy and celebration that will accompany their union and the glory that will surround their reign. It is also a celebration of love and marriage, highlighting the beauty and honor that are inherent in this sacred union. As we read and meditate on this psalm, may it deepen our appreciation for the gift of marriage and inspire us to honor and cherish our own spouses.

Meet the heroes of Psalm, 45

God
God
Tyre
Tyre
Korah
Korah
Ophir
Ophir
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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 45 it would take approximately 2 minutes to finish.

There are 17 verses in Psalm, chapter 45.