Psalms 45:2

Psalms 45:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
• New International Version (NIV)You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
• English Standard Version (ESV)You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
• New King James Version (NKJV)You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.

Context of Psalms 45:2

1My heart is overflowing with good news. I will direct my song to the king. My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer. You 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. 4Ride on victoriously in your majesty for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things.

Psalms 45:2 word by word

יָפְיָפִ֡יתָ מִבְּנֵ֬י אָדָ֗ם ה֣וּצַק חֵ֭ן בְּשְׂפְתוֹתֶ֑יךָ עַל־כֵּ֤ן בֵּֽרַכְךָ֖ אֱלֹהִ֣ים לְעוֹלָֽם׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thou art fairerיָפָהyâphâh · be beautifulH3302
• than the childrenבֵּןbên · son: descendant/peopleH1121
• of menאָדָם'âdâm · manH120
• graceחֵןchên · favorH2580
• is pouredיָצַקyâtsaq · to pour: pourH3332
• into thy lipsשָׂפָהώâphâh ώepheth · lipsH8193
• therefore Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• hath blessedבָּרַךְbârak · to blessH1288
• thee for everעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769

Cross-references for Psalms 45:2

• Zechariah 9:17They will be beautiful and lovely. Young men will prosper on grain, and young women will prosper on new wine.
• Matthew 17:2Jesus’ appearance changed in front of them. His face became as bright as the sun and his clothes as white as light.
• John 1:14The Word became human and lived among us. We saw his glory. It was the glory that the Father shares with his only Son, a glory full of kindness and truth.
• Colossians 1:15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
• Hebrews 1:3His Son is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact likeness of God’s being. He holds everything together through his powerful words. After he had cleansed people from their sins, he now holds the honored position—the one next to the majestic God [the Father] on the heavenly throne.
• Hebrews 7:26We need a chief priest who is holy, innocent, pure, set apart from sinners, and who holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.
• Revelation 1:13There was someone like the Son of Man among the lamp stands. He was wearing a robe that reached his feet. He wore a gold belt around his waist.
• Proverbs 22:11Whoever loves a pure heart and whoever speaks graciously has a king as his friend.
• Isaiah 50:4The Almighty Lord will teach me what to say, so I will know how to encourage weary people. Morning after morning he will wake me to listen like a student.
• Luke 4:22All the people spoke well of him. They were amazed to hear the gracious words flowing from his lips. They said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
• John 7:46The temple guards answered, “No human has ever spoken like this man.”
• Psalms 21:6Yes, you made him a blessing forever. You made him glad with the joy of your presence.
• Psalms 72:17May his name endure forever. May his name continue as long as the sun ⌞shines⌟. May all nations be blessed through him and call him blessed.
• Philippians 2:9This is why God has given him an exceptional honor— the name honored above all other names—

Commentaries on Psalms 45:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Thou art fairer than the children of men - By whom are these words spoken? As this is a regular epithalamium, we are to consider that the bride and bridegroom have compliments paid them by those called the friends of the bridegroom, and the companions or maids of the bride. But it seems that the whole Psalm, except the first verse, was spoken by those who are called in the title ידידת yedidoth, the beloved maids, or female companions, who begin with his…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Thou art fairer than the children of men - That is, Thou art more fair and comely than men; thy comeliness is greater than that which is found among men. In other words, Thou art beautiful beyond any human standard or comparison. The language, indeed, would not necessarily imply that he was not a man, but it means that among all who dwell upon the earth there was none to be found that could be compared with him. The Hebrew word rendered “thou art fairer”…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2This general description of the king’s symbolic status anticipates his enduring legacy (Psalm 45:16). The Lord’s blessing and the charge to reflect God’s attributes are symbolized by his handsome appearance and gracious speech.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. To rich personal attractions is added grace of the lips, captivating powers of speech. This is given, and becomes a source of power and proves a blessing. Christ is a prophet (Lu 4:22).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