Psalm 45
The bride is told to forget her people and worship the king.
PsalmsPsalm 45 of 15017 versesBerean Standard Bible
If God speaks to you through Psalm 45, record what He said in Doxa and come back to it.
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.
You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
Your throne, O God, will last forever — applied to Christ
“But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.”
Read Hebrews 1:8›Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever
“But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.”
Read Hebrews 1:8›You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
God has set you above your companions by anointing you with oil of joy
“You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.””
Read Hebrews 1:9›All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,
and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.
They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.
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How to Hear God’s Voice: A Practical Guide for BelieversScripture is the record of a God who speaks. This guide covers how to hear Him today and keep what He says.Cross-references for Psalm 45
“All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.”
“You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.””
“For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.”
Psalm 45:10Song of Solomon 2:10
“My beloved calls to me, “Arise, my darling. Come away with me, my beautiful one.”
“Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.”
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