Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Living Translation You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever. English Standard Version You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. Berean Standard Bible You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. King James Bible Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. New King James Version You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever. New American Standard Bible You are the most handsome of the sons of mankind; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever. NASB 1995 You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever. NASB 1977 Thou art fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Thy lips; Therefore God has blessed Thee forever. Legacy Standard Bible You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever. Amplified Bible You are fairer than the sons of men; Graciousness is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever. Christian Standard Bible You are the most handsome of men; grace flows from your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever. Holman Christian Standard Bible You are the most handsome of men; grace flows from your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever. American Standard Version Thou art fairer than the children of men; Grace is poured into thy lips: Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. Contemporary English Version No one is as handsome as you! Your words are always kind. That is why God will always bless you. English Revised Version Thou art fairer than the children of men; grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants. Grace is poured on your lips. That is why God has blessed you forever. Good News Translation You are the most handsome of men; you are an eloquent speaker. God has always blessed you. International Standard Version You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. Majority Standard Bible You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. NET Bible You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings. New Heart English Bible You are the most handsome of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever. Webster's Bible Translation Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. World English Bible You are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou have been beautified above the sons of men, "" Grace has been poured into Your lips, "" Therefore God has blessed You for all time. 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. Smith's Literal Translation Thou wert very beautiful above the sons of man: grace was poured forth by thy lips: for this God praised thee forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou art beautiful above the sons of men: grace is poured abroad in thy lips; therefore hath God blessed thee for ever Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You are the most handsome of men; fair speech has graced your lips, for God has blessed you forever. New Revised Standard Version You are the most handsome of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou are fairer than the children of men; grace is poured into your lips; therefore God has blessed you for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Who is more beautiful in his appearance than the children of men; mercy has been poured upon your lips; because of this, God has blessed you to eternity. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou art fairer than the children of men; Grace is poured upon thy lips; Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou art more beautiful than the sons of men: grace has been shed forth on thy lips: therefore God has blessed thee for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context My Heart is Stirred by a Noble Theme1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. 2You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever. 3Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.… Cross References Isaiah 33:17 Your eyes will see the King in His beauty and behold a land that stretches afar. Song of Solomon 5:10-16 My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand. / His head is purest gold; his hair is wavy and black as a raven. / His eyes are like doves beside the streams of water, bathed in milk and mounted like jewels. ... Hebrews 1:8-9 But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. / You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.” John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Luke 4:22 All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked. Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. Matthew 12:42 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. John 7:46 “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered. Revelation 1:13-16 and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. / The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. ... 1 Peter 2:22 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Ephesians 4:7-8 Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ. / This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.” Treasury of Scripture You are fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into your lips: therefore God has blessed you for ever. fairer Song of Solomon 2:3 As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. Song of Solomon 5:10-16 My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand… Zechariah 9:17 For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids. grace Proverbs 22:11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. Luke 4:22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son? God Psalm 21:6 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance. Psalm 72:17-19 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed… Philippians 2:9-11 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: … Jump to Previous Age Anointed Beautified Blessed Cause Children Excellent Fairer Fairest Flowing Forever Grace Lips PouredJump to Next Age Anointed Beautified Blessed Cause Children Excellent Fairer Fairest Flowing Forever Grace Lips PouredPsalm 45 1. The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom10. The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof You are the most handsome of men; This phrase highlights the exceptional beauty and majesty of the subject, often interpreted as a king or a messianic figure. In the historical context, physical appearance was often associated with divine favor and leadership qualities, as seen in figures like King David (1 Samuel 16:12). The description can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is considered the ultimate King and the embodiment of divine beauty and perfection. This aligns with the prophetic vision of the Messiah in Isaiah 53:2, where His appearance is not outwardly remarkable, yet His spiritual beauty surpasses all. grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. Persons / Places / Events 1. The KingThe primary subject of Psalm 45, often interpreted as a royal figure, possibly Solomon, or prophetically as the Messiah, Jesus Christ. 2. The Sons of Korah The authors of this psalm, a group of Levitical singers and musicians in the temple. 3. The Wedding The context of the psalm is a royal wedding, symbolizing the union between the king and his bride, which can also be seen as a metaphor for Christ and the Church. Teaching Points The Beauty of ChristThe description of the king as "the most handsome of men" can be seen as a reflection of the spiritual beauty and perfection of Christ. Believers are called to admire and emulate His character. The Power of Graceful Speech "Grace has anointed your lips" emphasizes the importance of speaking with grace. As followers of Christ, our words should reflect His grace and truth. Eternal Blessing "Since God has blessed you forever" reminds us of the eternal nature of God's blessings. In Christ, we are recipients of everlasting grace and favor. Christ as the Fulfillment This verse prophetically points to Jesus as the ultimate King, whose reign is marked by grace and truth. Understanding this helps deepen our relationship with Him. Living as the Bride of Christ The royal wedding context invites believers to see themselves as the bride of Christ, called to a relationship marked by love, grace, and commitment.(2) Thou art fairer.--Better, Fair art thou; aye, fairer than, &c. We may thus reproduce the Hebrew expression, which, however, grammatically explained, must convey this emphasis. The old versions render: "Thou art fair with beauty;" or, "Thou hast been made beautiful with beauty." Grace is poured into thy lips.--Better, A flowing grace is on thy lips, which may refer either to the beauty of the mouth, or to the charm of its speech. Cicero, himself the grandest example of his own expression, says of another that "Persuasion had her seat upon his lips;" while Christian commentators have all naturally thought of Him at whose "words of grace" all men wondered. Therefore.--This word is apparently out of place. But there is nothing harsh in rendering: Therefore, we say, God hath blessed thee for ever. And we are struck by the emphasis of its occurrence in Psalm 45:7; Psalm 45:17, as well as here. Ewald seems to be right in printing the clause so begun as a kind of refrain. The poet enumerates in detail the beauties of the monarch and his bride, and is interrupted by the acclaim of his hearers, who cannot withhold their approving voices. Verse 2. - Thou art fairer than the children of men. It has been argued that a description of the Messiah would not lay stress on his personal beauty. But in the Song of Songs the personal beauty of the bridegroom, whom so many critics regard as the Messiah, is a main point (Song of Solomon 5:10-16). A perfect man, such as Messiah was to be, must needs be beautiful, at any rate with a beauty of expression. In calling his bridegroom "fair beyond the sons of men," the writer at once gives us to understand that he is not a mere man. Grace is poured into thy lips; rather, grace is poured out on thy lips (Hengstenberg, Cheyne, Kay). The gift of gracious expression and gracious speech has been poured upon him from on high (comp. Song of Solomon 5:16, "His mouth is most sweet"). Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. The gifts bestowed upon him show the Divine favor and blessing, which, once granted, are not capriciously withdrawn.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You are the most handsomeיָפְיָפִ֡יתָ (yā·p̄ə·yā·p̄î·ṯā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3302: To be bright, beautiful of men; מִבְּנֵ֬י (mib·bə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son grace חֵ֭ן (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2580: Graciousness, subjective, objective has anointed ה֣וּצַק (hū·ṣaq) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3332: To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard your lips, בְּשְׂפְתוֹתֶ֑יךָ (bə·śə·p̄ə·ṯō·w·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin since עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against God אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has blessed you forever. בֵּֽרַכְךָ֖ (bê·raḵ·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse Links Psalm 45:2 NIVPsalm 45:2 NLT Psalm 45:2 ESV Psalm 45:2 NASB Psalm 45:2 KJV Psalm 45:2 BibleApps.com Psalm 45:2 Biblia Paralela Psalm 45:2 Chinese Bible Psalm 45:2 French Bible Psalm 45:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 45:2 You are the most excellent (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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