Psalms 45:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 45:2

The Glories of the Messiah and His Bride

To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love.

1 My heart is overflowing with a good theme;
I recite my composition concerning the King;
My tongue is the pen of a¹ ready writer.

2 You are fairer than the sons of men;
^aGrace is poured upon Your lips;
Therefore God has blessed You forever.

3 Gird Your ^asword upon Your thigh, ^bO Mighty One,
With Your ^cglory and Your majesty.

4 ^aAnd in Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, and righteousness;
And Your right hand shall teach You awesome things.

5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies;
The peoples fall under You.

6 ^aYour throne, O God, is forever and ever;
A ^bscepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
Therefore God, Your God, has ^aanointed You
With the oil of ^bgladness more than Your companions.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 45:2

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American Standard Version
Thou art fairer than the children of men; Grace is poured into thy lips: Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

Amplified® Bible
You are fairer than the children of men; graciousness is poured upon Your lips; therefore God has blessed You forever.

Contemporary English Version
No one is as handsome as you! Your words are always kind. That is why God will always bless you.

Darby English Version
Thou art fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

Good News Bible
You are the most handsome of men; you are an eloquent speaker. God has always blessed you.

King James Version
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

New American Standard Bible
You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.

New International Version
You are the most excellent of men
and your lips have been anointed with grace,
since God has blessed you forever.

New King James Version
You are fairer than the sons of men;
Grace is poured upon Your lips;
Therefore God has blessed You forever.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
You seem fairer than the sons of men; Grace pours upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.

Revised Standard Version
You are the fairest of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you for ever.

Young's Literal Translation
Thou hast been beautified above the sons of men, Grace hath been poured into thy lips, Therefore hath God blessed thee to the age.

New English Translation
You are the most handsome of all men!¹ You speak in an impressive and fitting manner!² For this reason³ God grants you continual blessings.⁴

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