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Psalms 45:1–9
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A young man once went to see Dr. Harry Ironside to confess a fault. “I’m loving my wife too much!” he told the well-known Bible teacher. “In fact, I’ve put her on such a high plane, I fear it’s sinful.” “Do you think you love your wife more than Christ lo … More
Most Bible scholars agree that this Psalm was originally the marriage hymn of some Jewish king. A description is given of the bridegroom (vv. 1-9) and (vv. 10-16) pertain to the bride. In order to understand this psalm we need to know that in ancient Israelite weddings the man was considered more important than the woman. He dressed elaborately. All the guests waited to see his clothing and his attendants. When the grand march played it was for his arrival and not the brides. This is a complete reversal of what we do today.
The author of this Psalm is sort of like the editor of the social page of a newspaper and his big story is this royal wedding. He is so overjoyed with the opportunity to speak good things of His king that he cannot contain himself (v. 1). A brief caption of each of the following verses is:
Many Bible scholars make a comparison of this Psalm to the second coming of Christ. They say that the spiritual eye will see Jesus Christ the Lord in this Psalm and His marriage as the Bridegroom to the bride, His Church.
Application
I am looking forward to the Lord’s return with great anticipation? He could come even today.
Psalms 45:1-9 (English Standard Version)
My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe. You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty! In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds! Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you. Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad; daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
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