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 overfloweth with a goodly matter: I speak the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2Thou art fairer than the children of men; grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. 3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, thy glory and thy majesty.

Psalms 45:1 word by word

רָ֘חַ֤שׁ לִבִּ֨י׀ דָּ֘בָ֤ר ט֗וֹב אֹמֵ֣ר אָ֭נִי מַעֲשַׂ֣י לְמֶ֑לֶךְ לְ֝שׁוֹנִ֗י עֵ֤ט׀ סוֹפֵ֬ר מָהִֽיר׃Read the interlinear

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Cross-references for Psalms 45:1

• 1 Chronicles 17:27and now it hath pleased thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O LORD, hast blessed, and it is blessed for ever.
• Psalms 69:1Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.
• Psalms 80:1Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that sittest upon the cherubim, shine forth.
• Isaiah 5:1Let me sing for my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved had a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:
• Ephesians 5:32This mystery is great: but I speak in regard of Christ and of the church.
• Job 32:18For I am full of words; the spirit within me constraineth me.
• Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
• Matthew 12:35The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
• Psalms 49:3My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
• Job 33:3My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart: and that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.
• Job 34:4Let us choose for us that which is right: let us know among ourselves what is good.
• Proverbs 8:6Hear, for I will speak excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
• Psalms 2:6Yet I have set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
• Psalms 24:7Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in.
• Psalms 110:1The LORD saith unto my lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
• Isaiah 32:1Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.

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