Bible Chapter Summary
Psalm 45 Summary
Royal wedding psalm: exaltation of the king
The psalmist composes a song concerning the king, praising his fairness and the grace poured upon his lips. He describes the king girdled with sword, riding forth in majesty with truth and righteousness, his arrows conquering his enemies and his throne established forever. God has anointed the king with the oil of gladness above his fellows because he loves righteousness and hates wickedness, and the psalmist addresses a bride, the daughter of Tyre, who shall be brought to the king with honor and raiment.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 45:2
“Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.”
Psalms 45:6-7
“Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”
Psalms 45:10-11
“Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.”
Psalms 45:17
“I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.”
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