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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever.

Context of Psalms 45:2

1My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever. 3Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. 4In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.

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 9:17How attractive and beautiful they will be! Grain will make the young men thrive, and new wine the young women.
• Matthew 17:2There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.
• John 1:14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
• Colossians 1:15The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
• Hebrews 1:3The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.
• Hebrews 7:26Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.
• Revelation 1:13and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest.
• Proverbs 22:11One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.
• Isaiah 50:4The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.
• Luke 4:22All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.
• John 7:46“No one ever spoke the way this man does,” the guards replied.
• Psalms 21:6Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.
• Psalms 72:17May his name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun. Then all nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed.
• Philippians 2:9Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,

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