Psalms 45:1

Psalms 45:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
• New King James Version (NKJV)My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.

Context of Psalms 45:1

My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe. 2You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. 3Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!

Psalms 45:1 word by word

רָ֘חַ֤שׁ לִבִּ֨י׀ דָּ֘בָ֤ר ט֗וֹב אֹמֵ֣ר אָ֭נִי מַעֲשַׂ֣י לְמֶ֑לֶךְ לְ֝שׁוֹנִ֗י עֵ֤ט׀ סוֹפֵ֬ר מָהִֽיר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• My heartלֵבlêb · heartH3820
• is inditingרָחַשׁrâchash · to overflowH7370
• a goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• matterדָּבָרdâbâr · word: thingH1697
• I speakאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• of the things which I have madeמַעֲשֶׂהma‛ăώeh · deedH4639
• touching the kingמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
• my tongueלָשׁוֹןlâshôn lâshôn leshônâh · tongueH3956
• the penעֵט‛êţ · stylusH5842
• of a readyמָהִירmâhîyr mâhir · quickH4106
• writerסֹפֵרsâphar · secretaryH5608

Cross-references for Psalms 45:1

• 1 Chronicles 17:27Now you have been pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you, for it is you, O Lord, who have blessed, and it is blessed forever."
• Psalms 69:1Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck.
• Psalms 80:1Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth.
• Isaiah 5:1Let me sing for my beloved my love song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill.
• Ephesians 5:32This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.
• Job 32:18For I am full of words; the spirit within me constrains me.
• Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
• Matthew 12:35The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil.
• Psalms 49:3My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
• Job 33:3My words declare the uprightness of my heart, and what my lips know they speak sincerely.
• Job 34:4Let us choose what is right; let us know among ourselves what is good.
• Proverbs 8:6Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right,
• Psalms 2:6"As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill."
• Psalms 24:7Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
• Psalms 110:1The Lord says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool."
• Isaiah 32:1Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice.

Commentaries on Psalms 45:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1My heart is inditing a good matter - רחש rachash, boileth or bubbleth up, as in the margin. It is a metaphor taken from a fountain that sends up its waters from the earth in this way. The Vulgate has eructavit, which is most literally translated by the old Psalter: Mi hert ryfted gude word. My heart belcheth - Anglo-Saxon. I speak of the things which I have made touching the king - למלך מעשי אני אמר , literally, "I dedicate my work unto the king." Or, as…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1My heart is inditing - That is, I am engaged in inditing a good matter; though implying at the same time that it was a work of the heart - a work in which the heart was engaged. It was not a mere production of the intellect; not a mere work of skill; not a mere display of the beauty of song, but a work in which the affections particularly were engaged, and which would express the feelings of the heart: the result or effusion of sincere love. The word…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1This psalm is a prophecy of Messiah the Prince, and points to him as a Bridegroom espousing the church to himself, and as a King ruling in it, and for it. Verses 1-5 The psalmist's tongue was guided by the Spirit of God, as the pen is by the hand of a ready writer. This psalm is touching the King Jesus, his kingdom and government. It is a shame that this good matter is not more the subject of our discourse. There is more in Christ to engage our love, than…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1To the tune of "The Lilies" is no longer known (see also Psalm 69).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-171. An animated preface indicative of strong emotion. Literally, "My heart overflows: a good matter I speak; the things which I have made," &c. inditing--literally, "boiling up," as a fountain overflows. my tongue is the pen--a mere instrument of God's use. of a ready writer--that is, it is fluent. The theme is inspiring and language flows fast.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 45

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings