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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:10

Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear . The psalmist, having introduced the bride to our notice in Psalms 45:9 , proceeds to address her, and to describe the glories of her person and of her entourage. First of all, he bids her "hearken," "consider," and "incline her ear," i.e. reflect deeply on the new relation in which she is about to be placed, the new sphere which she is entering, the new duties which she will have to discharge. She must give herself wholly to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:11

So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty . Devotion to her Lord will win her his tender regard, and make her other charms and graces please and delight him. For he is thy Lord ; i.e. thy Lord and Master, entitled to thy utmost love and obedience, nay, to thy "worship "—therefore, Worship thou him. Worship, in a certain sense, is due from every wife to every husband; but the Church's worship of Christ is worship in the absolutely highest sense ( Revelation 5:6-14 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:12

And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift . Heathen nations shall be attracted to Christ and his Church, shall bring their offerings, and make submission, and humbly sue for favour. Tyro is taken as a type of heathen states and cities generally (comp. Isaiah 49:18-23 ; Isaiah 56:6-8 ; Isaiah 60:3-14 ). Even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour . (On the wealth of Tyre, see Isaiah 23:2-8 ; Ezekiel 26:12 , Ezekiel 26:16 ; Ezekiel 27:3-33 ; Ezekiel 28:13... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:10

Hearken, O daughter, and consider - This is probably to be understood as the language of the psalmist, in vision, as uttering counsel and advice which would be appropriate to the new condition of the bride. Some have understood it as the language of the father of the bride, uttering appropriate counsel to his daughter on entering upon her new relationship; exhorting her to affection and obedience in that relationship; charging her to feel that she is his, that she is to go with him, that she is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:11

So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty - That is, in consequence of your love to him, and your entire devotion of yourself to him. The word “desire” here is equivalent to having pleasure in; as meaning that his affliction would thus be fixed on her. In this way - by forgetting her own home, and devoting herself to him - she would secure his affection. In the married life, mere “beauty” will not secure permanently the love of a husband. The heart, as given to him, and as faithful to him,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:12

And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift - On the situation of Tyre, and its ancient splendor, see the notes at Matthew 11:21; the introduction to Isaiah 23:0; and the notes at that chapter. In the time of the psalmist it was probably the most wealthy and luxurious commercial town then existing; and it is referred to here as meaning that persons of highest rank, and of the greatest riches, and those who were surrounded most by affluence and luxury, would come to honor the king. Even... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:10

Psalms 45:10. Hearken, &c. The prophet, having hitherto spoken to the bridegroom, addresses himself now to the bride or queen. O daughter He speaks like an elder person, and as her spiritual father and counsellor; Consider, and incline thine ear He useth several words signifying the same thing, to show his serious and earnest desire of her good, and the great importance and difficulty of practising the following counsel. Forget also Comparatively; thine own people, and thy... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:11

Psalms 45:11. So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty So shalt thou be amiable in the eyes of thy husband, and truly acceptable and dear to him, who, having purchased and betrothed thee to himself, justly requires thy whole heart, thy undivided love; and his affection, and the complacency which he will take in thee, will abundantly recompense thee for the loss of thy father’s house. For he is thy Lord As he is thy husband, and also as he is thy King and God, he is thy Lord, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:12

Psalms 45:12. The daughter of Tyre shall be there That is, the people of Tyre; as the daughter of Zion or Jerusalem, is put for their inhabitants: he mentions the Tyrians, because they, among others, and before many others, were to be converted to Christ, Matthew 11:21; Mark 3:8; Mark 7:24; Acts 21:3-5; but they are here put for all the Gentiles, whom that city fitly represented as being the mart of the nations, as she is called Isaiah 23:3. With a gift To testify their homage, which... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

Psalms 45:0 A royal wedding songThis song was written to be sung at the wedding of some Israelite king. The anticipation of such an occasion causes the writer’s heart to overflow with joy (1).First the writer addresses his comments to the king. Handsome in appearance, gracious in speech and strong in purpose, this one has been supremely blessed by God to fight for truth and justice (2-5). Since he is God’s representative, the king will have an enduring kingdom. Since he fights for all that is... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 45:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 45:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 45:12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 45:1-17

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