And so, it’s easy to see how this kind of encouragement would fit into the life of a human Davidic king. Look at verses 1 and 2. These short commentaries are based on Level A EasyEnglish (about 1200 word vocabulary) by Gordon Churchyard. These, every one, shall be brought to the King; not one lost or left behind. Psalm 43 Meaning The Solution to the Psalmist's Depression. 15 [With gladness and rejoicing/Bubbling with joy] shall they [be brought/be led forth/walk in procession]:they shall enter into the [king's/royal] palace. The salvation of sinners is the joy of angels, much more of the Son. He himself is the fairest – according to verse 2. According to this construction, the thought would be carried on which is suggested in Psalm 45:6, of a direct address to the Messiah as God. The way of the righteous. And I suppose if we're extending this to Christ, then perhaps this points to the richness in heaven that he left in order to become poor so that he could make us spiritually rich. Friendship with the world is enmity with God. The primary fact that we take away from this part of the psalm is that this is a love song. ... To begin, let’s read the superscription of this psalm. And a hymn that is unmistakably Messianic and pointing us to that future day when the Church – in the words of the song – “eyes not her garment, but her dear bridegroom’s face.” Looking not at the glory that will just absolutely surround us at that point, but on our King of grace. And so, now for the rest of verse 1 we are being prepared for the subject matter to come throughout this psalm. A maskil. 7 Thou lovest [righteousness/justice],and hatest [wickedness/evil]: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed theewith the oil of [gladness/joy] [elevating you…] above thy [fellows/companions]. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. Thus anointed to be a Prophet, Priest, and King, Christ has pre-eminence in the gladdening gifts and graces of the spirit, and from his fulness communicates them to his brethren in human nature. To the tune of "Lilies." (For this Psalm 45 commentary). There is nothing glorious in the old man or corrupt nature; but in the new man, or work of grace upon the soul, every thing is glorious. I honestly don’t know how people in the days of this king would have handled these verses that address the King as God. And I wondered what Jewish people who don’t receive Jesus as their Messiah do with this verse. The throne of this almighty King is established for ever. He is her king. KJV Hebrews 1:4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. forget also thine [own people/homeland],and thy [father's house/family]; 11 [So shall/Then will] the king [greatly desire/be attracted by] thy beauty: [why should she leave what she knows and do the king's will?...]. He has all sorts of noble women attending him in his court. What happens when you gather wealth by labor according to Proverbs 13 11? A wedding song. The church is further spoken of in Ps 45:13-15, and the Psalm closes with another address to the King, foretelling his eternal fame, Ps 45:16-17. The psalm contains an introduction in which the author expresses his desire to write a fitting poem (verse 1); a song addressed to the king, especially emphasizing his royal majesty (verses 2-9); a song addressed to the … PSALM FORTY-FIVE. But I know how we’re supposed to think of it. Our anticipation should be building. And so, regarding the bride-to-be of the ancient Davidic king, this is speaking of how elaborate her outfit is as she’s ready to join the king in marriage. Everything – including us – belongs to him. God the Father, as his God in respect to his human nature and mediatorial offices, has given to him the Holy Spirit without measure. Jesus is going to need to come on his white horse and destroy all the enemies of his people Israel and set up his Millennial Reign wherein his people will reign with him. Psalm 37). Psalms chapter 45 KJV (King James Version) 1 (To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.) And those aren't the only signs of luxury and richness for this king. We’ll be made princes in all the earth when our King comes to reign and have his wedding procession and wedding supper with us. 4 [And in thy majesty ride prosperously/Appear in your majesty and be victorious][because/for the cause/ride forth for the sake] of [truth and meekness/what is right] and [righteousness/on behalf of justice]; [and/then] thy right hand shall [teach thee/accomplish] [terrible things/awesome things/mighty acts]. In the believing hope of our everlasting happiness in the other world, let us always keep up the remembrance of Christ, as our only way thither; and transmit the remembrance of him to succeeding generations, that his name may endure for ever. Psalm 45 is a unique psalm to the psalter. And what we’ll see throughout this psalm is that it’s written on the occasion of the wedding of a Davidic king. Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. So, let's act like that's the case – because it is. And yet, spiritually we are rich. Of the Sons of Korah. So, let’s turn to that Psalm and study it in its context. And the author of this book will go on to give several more quotes from the Old Testament in which he contrasts the unique position of the Son of God to the secondary and servile position of the angels. So, for verse 2, if we’re dealing on the human-only Davidic king-level, we see a king being praised for his handsome appearance and gracious speech and evident blessing from God. Psalm 45 Psalm 46 Psalm 47 Psalm 48 Psalm 49 Psalm 50 Psalm 51 Psalm 52 Psalm 53 Psalm 54 Psalm 55 Psalm 56 Psalm 57 Psalm 58 Psalm 59 Psalm 60 Psalm 61 Psalm 62 Psalm 63 Psalm 64 Psalm 65 Psalm 66 Psalm 67 Psalm 68 Psalm 69 Psalm 70 Psalm 71 Psalm 72 Psalm 73 Psalm 74 Psalm 75 Psalm 76 Psalm 77 Psalm 78 Psalm 79 Psalm 80 Psalm 81 Psalm 82 Psalm 83 Psalm 84 Psalm 85 Psalm 86 Psalm 87 Psalm … MASKIL: See Lesson, Psalms, "Maschil". All who have seen his glory and tasted his grace, rejoice to see him, by his word and Spirit, bring enemies and strangers under his dominion. EasyEnglish Psalms Tweet: Tell your friends about this website! (KJV) Psalm 103:11-12 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. She would do well to submit to him. Bible / Our Library / Bible Commentaries / John Gill's Exposition of the Bible / Psalms / Psalms 119 / Psalms 119:45; Share Tweet. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts, Open your Bibles to Hebrews, chapter 1. If we desire to share these blessings, we must hearken to Christ's word. iii. And for the Bride of Christ, this again points to our adornment on that day when we’re finally united to Christ our King. ii. But as we look at it from the Messianic perspective, we see a Savior who is both inside and out the most beautiful man to ever live. There is more in Christ to engage our love, than there is or can be in any creature. 1 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. So, let's apply this to the Church's relationship to Christ our King. Why? And can you imagine on that day when we reign with Christ in the Millennium and all nations are serving our King? And here is good encouragement, thus to break off from former alliances. It is a shame that this good matter is not more the subject of our discourse. And then in verse 7 it’s quite clear that he’s still speaking of him. The world knows his name. 9 [Kings' daughters/Princesses] [were/are] among thy [honourable/noble/honored] [women/ladies/guests]:[upon/at] thy right hand [did stand/stands] the queen [in/wearing jewelry made with] gold [of/from] Ophir. The famous English author, C. S. Lewis, wrote that some of the psalms meant two things. 31-45; 46-60; 61-75; 76-150; Psalm 1 – The Way of the Righteous and the Way of the Ungodly. 9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity;therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee. And so, these things are praised about this woman to the king. He’s their deliverer. It is a shame that this good matter is not more the subject of our discourse. All Rights Reserved. “ Anointed ” has in mind the ministry and presence of the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity. The excellences of the Messiah, the suitableness of his offices, and the sufficiency of his grace, seem to be intended by the fragrance of his garments. As if he's being put on trial and needs to be exonerated – probably from these men who are lying about him. Psalms 45:3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. And if she does, even foreigners from the wealthiest of places – Tyre in this case – will be there to welcome and congratulate her on making the right decision. He says in verse 1 that he needs God to judge or vindicate him. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever:a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. A “song of love” in the superscription could also be translated “A Wedding Song”. 12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift;even the rich among the people shall [intreat/seek] thy favour. Or Rehoboam? And when we're with him – not wearing gold maybe – but walking on streets of gold – we will be appreciating the riches given to us by our King forever. Required fields are marked *. WEDDING: Or "Loves" = Yedidoth. And what a day that will be. And lastly, the psalmist declares the continuation of the King’s rule and reputation in verses 16 and 17. Surely, we will have these foreign nations there with us, bringing their gifts. And I will walk at liberty Not in licentious way, but in Gospel liberty, under the influence of the free spirit; where is liberty, in the exercise of grace and discharge of duty. You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever. 1) Before Jesus came to the earth, it meant this. So, we gather from this superscription a few things. My heart swells with a noble theme; I will speak of my works to the king; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. And, that's the way that Hebrews 1 portrays it. The Story of Psalm 45. This 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. 16 [Instead/In place] of thy fathers shall be thy children, [to carry on the dynasty…]whom thou mayest make princes [in all/throughout] the [earth/land]. SAINT ROBERT BELLARMINE COLLECTION Saint Robert Bellarmine, S.J. Psalms 45:2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. I’ve read and listened to this Psalm all my life, so popular that it is the passage of Scripture known by most everyone, even non-believers. Verse six presents a key to understanding Psalm 1: “For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.” In this psalm, the way of the righteous and the way of the ungodly are contrasted. So, that’s Psalm 45. He laid down his life for us because we are his friends. How many proverbs did Solomon write? It starts in verse 5…. The psalmist, verses 3-5, joyfully foretells the progress and success of the Messiah. An Audio Visual Representation of Psalm 83 : Book 1: Psalms 1-41 . A hymn for a historical wedding procession. So, the psalmist is ready to write about this wonderful subject. The psalm is addressed to two people, first to the king who is the groom and second to the bride. While this is a Psalm 23 commentary of sorts, I’ve put a personal spin on this passage and the way it hit my heart personally. The Mediator is God, else he had been neither able to do the Mediator's work, nor fit to wear the Mediator's crown. B. … It’s Psalm 45. The robe of righteousness, and garments of salvation, the change of raiment Christ has put upon her. Because the truth of the matter is that we will reign with him. It could also be classified as a hymn of praise since it includes the characteristic threefold content: a call to praise (verses 1-6), a cause for praise (verses 7-41), and a conclusion (verses 42-45). Now, the psalmist goes on to speak in verses 8 and 9 of the King’s desirableness and luxury. You and I as the Bride of Christ must leave what we've known and belong to our great King alone. <[To/For] the [chief Musician/choir director/music director][upon/according to the] [Shoshannim/tune of “Lilies”],[for/of/by] the [sons of Korah/Korahites],[Maschil/a well-written poem],A [Song of loves/love song].>. The Spirit is called the oil of gladness, because of the delight wherewith Christ was filled, in carrying on his undertakings. 5 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies;whereby [the people/nations] fall [under thee/at your feet]. In the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation in the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 44 in a slightly different numbering system. Psalms 45:1 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. What would you like to tell us about with your pen-like tongue?? The Messiah - the Lord Jesus - though he is described as God himself And in proportion as we are conformed to his holy image, we may expect the gladdening gifts influences of the Comforter. Book 1 (Psalms 1 - 41) » Psalms 1-41 in one file [or download in RTF format] Psalm 1: The Two Ways … And a hymn that is unmistakably Messianic and pointing us to that future day when the Church – in the words of the song – “eyes not her garment, but her dear bridegroom’s face.” Looking not at the glory that will just absolutely surround us at that point, but on our King of grace. A WEDDING SONG". So, that’s Psalm 45. You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever. Psalm 45: This royal psalm was written on the occasion of a royal wedding, though the identity of the king is not known. Psalm 105: One of two historical psalms (see chapter 78), this psalm traces the history of Israel for its didactic value in the psalmist’s own day. KJV Hebrews 1:8 Â¶ But unto the Son he saith. In particular, the woman can repeat with the Song of Songs: "My lover belongs to me and I to him" (2:16). Such as strictly cleave to Christ, loving him in singleness of heart, are companions of the bride, who partake of the very same grace, enjoy the same privileges, and share in one common salvation. KJV Hebrews 1:5 Â¶ For unto which of the angels said he at any time. What is really exciting is that if we look at the following Psalm, Psalm 45, we see that this is exactly the point of the Psalm. Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. And it’s the Church that is made-up of so many “people” or “Gentiles” that praise our King forever and ever. The only alternative to just mistranslating this verse for an unbelieving Jew would be to say that verse 6 is basically an aside to God and that it’s not addressing the King at this point. 6 Thy throne, O God, is [for ever and ever/permanent]:the sceptre of thy kingdom is a [right/just] sceptre. PSALM 45. All the while, the psalmist is speaking of the King. It is a shame that this good matter is not … This construction is not necessary, but it is the most obvious one. was an Italian Jesuit and a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. And so, even verse 6 is addressing this King. Psalm 45 - For the director of music. My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. As one reads the psalm, it has a similar style and layout as the Song of Solomon. If he wants to avoid the claims of Christ, then he needs to try to translate himself out of this uncomfortable reality – that in Jesus Christ, all the fullness of deity dwells bodily. The beauty of holiness, both on the church and on particular believers, is, in the sight of Christ, of great price, and very amiable. The first half pictures the conquering king (whom we know to be Jesus Christ from the Psalms use by N.T. We see the Nazarene who is – according to Romans 9 – God-blessed forever. And I think that throughout this psalm we will be operating on two levels. Psalms 119:45 . A. Instead of the Old Testament church, there shall be a New Testament church, a Gentile church. But he will see and desire her fairness that is a match for his. Is it Solomon? So, the king's clothing is perfumed with various scents. It is addressed to the covenant community, not to YHWH. He thought that Psalm 45 meant one thing before Jesus came to the earth and something else after he came! 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