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

1Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet. You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever. 3Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic! 4In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring 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 wonderful and beautiful they will be! The young men will thrive on abundant grain, and the young women will flourish on new wine.
• Matthew 17:2As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
• John 1:14So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
• Colossians 1:15Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation,
• Hebrews 1:3The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he sustains everything by the mighty power of his command. When he had cleansed us from our sins, he sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven.
• Hebrews 7:26He is the kind of high priest we need because he is holy and blameless, unstained by sin. He has been set apart from sinners and has been given the highest place of honor in heaven.
• Revelation 1:13And standing in the middle of the lampstands was someone like the Son of Man. He was wearing a long robe with a gold sash across his chest.
• Proverbs 22:11Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech will have the king as a friend.
• Isaiah 50:4The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort the weary. Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will.
• Luke 4:22Everyone spoke well of him and was amazed by the gracious words that came from his lips. “How can this be?” they asked. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
• John 7:46“We have never heard anyone speak like this!” the guards responded.
• Psalms 21:6You have endowed him with eternal blessings and given him the joy of your presence.
• Psalms 72:17May the king’s name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun shines. May all nations be blessed through him and bring him praise.
• Philippians 2:9Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name 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