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Psalms 45:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 45:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 45 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
A Wedding Song for the King
“To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. 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. Maschil: or, of instruction is inditing: Heb. boileth, or, bubbleth up”
Psalms 45:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on 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. This opening verse introduces one of Scripture's most explicitly messianic psalms, celebrating a royal wedding that ultimately points to Christ and His bride, the church. The psalmist (possibly one of the Sons of Korah, according to the superscription) describes divine inspiration compelling him to compose this extraordinary poem."My heart is inditing" (רָחַשׁ/rachash) literally means "boils over" or "stirs" with emotion—the heart so full of inspired truth it o...
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Cross-References for Psalms 45:1
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“My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.”
“My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.”
“The Spirit of the LORD spake by me”
“and adds learning to his lips.”
“For I am full of matter”
“Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:”
“which is Solomon's. Beloved”
“being moved by the Holy Spirit.”
“for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.”
“my perfume spread its fragrance.”