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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.
• 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.

Context of Psalms 45:1

My heart is overflowing with good news. I will direct my song to the king. My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer. 2You are the most handsome of Adam’s descendants. Grace is poured on your lips. That is why God has blessed you forever. 3O warrior, strap your sword to your side with 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 were pleased to bless my house so that it may continue in your presence forever. Indeed, you, Lord, have blessed it. It will be blessed forever.”
• Psalms 69:1Save me, O God! The water is already up to my neck!
• Psalms 80:1Open your ears, O Shepherd of Israel, the one who leads ⌞the descendants of⌟ Joseph like sheep, the one who is enthroned over the angels.
• Isaiah 5:1Let me sing a lovesong to my beloved about his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a fertile hill.
• Ephesians 5:32This is a great mystery. (I’m talking about Christ’s relationship to the church.)
• Job 32:18I’m full of words. The Spirit within me forces me ⌞to speak⌟.
• Proverbs 16:23A wise person’s heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn.
• Matthew 12:35Good people do the good things that are in them. But evil people do the evil things that are in them.
• Psalms 49:3My mouth will speak wise sayings, the insights I have carefully considered.
• Job 33:3My words are straight from the heart, and I sincerely speak the knowledge that is on my lips.
• Job 34:4Let’s decide for ourselves what is right and agree among ourselves as to what is good,
• Proverbs 8:6Listen! I am speaking about noble things, and my lips will say what is right.
• Psalms 2:6“I have installed my own king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
• Psalms 24:7Lift your heads, you gates. Be lifted, you ancient doors, so that the king of glory may come in.
• Psalms 110:1The Lord said to my Lord, “Take the honored position—the one next to me [God the Father] on the heavenly throne until I put your enemies under your control.”
• Isaiah 32:1A king will rule with fairness, and officials will rule with 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