Psalms 45:14

Psalms 45:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
• English Standard Version (ESV)In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her.
• New King James Version (NKJV)She shall be brought to the King in robes of many colors; The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to You.
• New Living Translation (NLT)In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids.

Context of Psalms 45:14

12The city of Tyre will come with a gift, people of wealth will seek your favor. 13All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold. In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her— those brought to be with her. 15Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king. 16Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.

Psalms 45:14 word by word

לִרְקָמוֹת֮ תּוּבַ֪ל לַ֫מֶּ֥לֶךְ בְּתוּל֣וֹת אַ֭חֲרֶיהָ רֵעוֹתֶ֑יהָ מ֖וּבָא֣וֹת לָֽךְ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• She shall be broughtיָבַלyâbal · to conductH2986
• unto the kingמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
• in raiment of needleworkרִקְמָהriqmâh · embroideryH7553
• the virginsבְּתוּלָהbethûlâh · virginH1330
• her companionsרֵעָהrê‛âh · companionH7464
• that followאַחַר'achar · afterH310
• her shall be broughtבּוֹאbô' · to come (in): comeH935

Cross-references for Psalms 45:14

• John 17:24“Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
• 2 Corinthians 11:2I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.
• Exodus 28:39“Weave the tunic of fine linen and make the turban of fine linen. The sash is to be the work of an embroiderer.
• Judges 5:30‘Are they not finding and dividing the spoils: a woman or two for each man, colorful garments as plunder for Sisera, colorful garments embroidered, highly embroidered garments for my neck— all this as plunder?’
• Revelation 14:1Then I looked, and there before me was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads.

Commentaries on Psalms 45:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14She shall be brought unto the king - When an Asiatic princess is brought to her spouse, she is inclosed in a palakee, and no part of her person is visible. She is attended by her principal friends and companions, who follow the palakee, and the ceremony is accompanied with great rejoicing; and thus they enter into the palace of the king. This part of this parabolical Psalm may refer to the glories of a future state. The Christian Church shall be brought…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14She shall be brought unto the king - She shall be conducted to the king in the marriage procession, and be presented to him, clad in this magnificent raiment. The entire imagery is that of an Oriental marriage procession, where the bride is conducted forth to her future husband, attended by her virgin companions, or (as we should say) “bridesmaids.” In raiment of needlework - The word used here means properly “something variegated” or “versicolored,” and…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-17Verses 10-17 If we desire to share these blessings, we must hearken to Christ's word. We must forget our carnal and sinful attachments and pursuits. He must be our Lord as well as our Saviour; all idols must be thrown away, that we may give him our whole heart. And here is good encouragement, thus to break off from former alliances. The beauty of holiness, both on the church and on particular believers, is, in the sight of Christ, of great price, and very…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-17This psalm celebrates a royal wedding; it might have been sung on many occasions and not just at one wedding. As God’s representative, the king carried the responsibility of dispensing justice and maintaining order in God’s world (see Psalm 2).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 14-1514-15. The progress of the procession is described; according to the usual custom the bride and attendants are conducted to the palace. Some for the words-- in raiment of needlework--propose another rendering, "on variegated (or embroidered) cloths"--that is, in the manner of the East, richly wrought tapestry was spread on the ground, on which the bride walked. As the dress had been already mentioned, this seems to be a probable translation.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 45:14

• Bride
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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