RRB notes on Psalm 45

Psalms 45 KJV

To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.

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. [1] [a] 

[1] Observe that the “tongue” is made an equivalent of the “pen.” Thus the spoken “words of God” (2 Pet. 1:21) have been reduced in the “scripture” (2 Tim. 3:16) to written words by the scribes (Jer. 36:2, 4, 17-18, 32).

[a] God’s mouth is the oracle (2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Sam. 15:1).

2. Thou art fairer than the children of men: [b] grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. [2]

[b] The speaker switches (vs. 1): it is David describing Christ.

[2] What follows is a description of what happens in “Glory” during the Tribulation through which the Jews are going on earth. It is “the marriage of the Lamb” (Rev. 19:7-10).

3. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.

4. And in thy majesty ride prosperously [c] because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

[c] Vss. 3-4 are a Second Advent reference (Rev. 19:11-13).

5. Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; [d] whereby the people fall under thee.

[d] Second Advent (Psa. 7:12-13, 18:12-14).

6. Thy throne, O God, [3] is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. [e]

[3] This is not “the throne of David” (Isa. 9:6), but it becomes that at the Second Advent (Jer. 3:17). This will fulfill Matthew 6:10. Solomon’s throne (1 KIngs 2:12) is a type of this throne (2 Chron. 9:8). The “kingdom” (Matt. 6:10) came to Israel in 1 Chronicles 29:22-25. Solomon’s reign was a type of the Millennial reign of Jesus Christ. Notice that “the throne of David” is called “the throne of the LORD” in 1 Chronicles 29:23.

[e] See comments on Heb. 1:8.

7. Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

8. All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

9. Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

10. Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house; [4]

[4] This “daughter” was given these instructions in the New Testament before the Body of Christ was formed (Matt. 10:35-36; Luke 9:59-62, 14:26).

11. So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; [f] and worship thou him.

[f] The Bride of Christ calls her husband “Lord” (Eph. 5:22; 1 Pet. 3:6).

12. And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.

13. The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. [5]

[5] The “clothing” is “gold” underwear, symbolizing Deity. This is “imputed righteousness” in the New Testament. The outward clothing is “raiment of needle work” (vs. 14). It is defined as white linen, and it constitutes the personal righteousness of the person who wears it (Rev. 19:8).

14. She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. [g]

[g] Vss. 9-14 describe the Marriage of the Lamb (Song of Sol. 6:8-9).

15. With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace.

16. Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

17. I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

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Comments on Hebrews 1:8 KJV

But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. [i]

[i] Vss. 8-9 cf. Psa. 45:6-7; this is God the Father addressing God the Son.