Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 45

75 catchwords618 parallels

← Psalms | ← Ch 44 | Ch 46 →

Psalm 45 . 1 , The majesty and grace of Christ’s kingdom; Psalm 45 . 10 , The duty of the church , and the benefits thereof.

Or , rather , “To the chief musician upon the hexachords , a didactic ode for the sons of Korah , and a song of loves.” Shoshannim most probably denotes hexachords , or six-stringed instruments , from shesh , “six . ” hence the Persian shasta , a six-stringed lute. This Psalm is supposed by some to be an epithalamium , or nuptial song , on the marriage of Solomon with Pharaoh’s daughter; but with what propriety could Solomon be described as fairer than the children of men , a mighty warrior , a victorious conqueror , and a prince whose throne is for ever and ever? A greater than Solomon is here; and the person described is no other than the Messiah , as is acknowledged by many Jewish writers. The Targum on Psalm 45 . 3 says , “Thy beauty , malka meshecha , O King Messiah , is greater than the children of men;” and the Apostle expressly quotes it as such Hebrews 1 . 8 , Hebrews 1 . 9. It was probably written by David after Nathan’s prophetic address 1 Chronicles 17 . 27.

Psalm 45:1

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

Psalm 45:1 · BSB

Shoshannim2 parallels

A song3 parallels

is inditing3 parallels

Heb. boileth , or , bubbleth up

a good4 parallels

touching9 parallels

tongue2 parallels

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Maschil or , of instruction

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.

Psalm 45:2 · BSB

fairer9 parallels

grace4 parallels

God3 parallels

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Psalm 45:3

Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.

Psalm 45:3 · BSB

Gird6 parallels

O most4 parallels

glory8 parallels

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Psalm 45:4

In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

Psalm 45:4 · BSB

ride2 parallels

etc. Heb. prosper thou , ride thou

prosperously5 parallels

because3 parallels

meekness5 parallels

right17 parallels

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Psalm 45:5

Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.

Psalm 45:5 · BSB

Thine5 parallels

sharp8 parallels

people8 parallels

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Psalm 45:6

Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Psalm 45:6 · BSB

throne9 parallels

O God6 parallels

the sceptre5 parallels

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Psalm 45:7

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.

Psalm 45:7 · BSB

Thou5 parallels

hatest6 parallels

thy God4 parallels

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above5 parallels

Reciprocal44 parallels

God or , O God

Psalm 45:8

All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.

Psalm 45:8 · BSB

All12 parallels

cassia2 parallels

ivory4 parallels

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Psalm 45:9

The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.

Psalm 45:9 · BSB

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upon2 parallels

queen6 parallels

Song of Solomon 4 . 8-11

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Psalm 45:10

Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,

Psalm 45:10 · BSB

Hearken4 parallels

Song of Solomon 2 . 10-13

forget8 parallels

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Psalm 45:11

and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.

Psalm 45:11 · BSB

So shall12 parallels

Lord10 parallels

worship6 parallels

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Psalm 45:12

The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.

Psalm 45:12 · BSB

And the3 parallels

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rich5 parallels

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favour Heb. face

Psalm 45:13

All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.

Psalm 45:13 · BSB

king's7 parallels

all glorious6 parallels

clothing7 parallels

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Psalm 45:14

In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.

Psalm 45:14 · BSB

She3 parallels

raiment2 parallels

virgins10 parallels

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Psalm 45:15

They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.

Psalm 45:15 · BSB

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they shall4 parallels

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Psalm 45:16

Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.

Psalm 45:16 · BSB

Instead6 parallels

children6 parallels

princes4 parallels

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Psalm 45:17

I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.

Psalm 45:17 · BSB

I will8 parallels

therefore4 parallels

Reciprocal9 parallels

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In the wider web4 threads
Intertextuality Pairs
Quotations Hebrews 1:8-9 → Psalms 45:6-7
Trajectories
Divine Identity (Deity of Christ)
Anchor Text Networks
Networked Psalm 45.6-7 - Your Throne O God
Chiasms
Shaped Psalm 45:8–15
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