Psalm 45:9
New International Version
Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.

New Living Translation
Kings’ daughters are among your noble women. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!

English Standard Version
daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.

Berean Standard Bible
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.

King James Bible
Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

New King James Version
Kings’ daughters are among Your honorable women; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.

New American Standard Bible
Kings’ daughters are among Your noble women; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.

NASB 1995
Kings’ daughters are among Your noble ladies; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.

NASB 1977
Kings’ daughters are among Thy noble ladies; At Thy right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.

Legacy Standard Bible
Kings’ daughters are among Your noble ladies; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.

Amplified Bible
Kings’ daughters are among Your noble ladies; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.

Christian Standard Bible
Kings’ daughters are among your honored women; the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir, stands at your right hand.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Kings’ daughters are among your honored women; the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir, stands at your right hand.

American Standard Version
Kings' daughters are among thy honorable women: At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

Contemporary English Version
Daughters of kings are here, and your bride stands at your right side, wearing a wedding gown trimmed with pure gold.

English Revised Version
Kings' daughters are among thy honourable women: at thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The daughters of kings are among your noble ladies. The queen takes her place at your right hand and wears gold from Ophir.

Good News Translation
Among the women of your court are daughters of kings, and at the right of your throne stands the queen, wearing ornaments of finest gold.

International Standard Version
The king's daughters are among your honorable women; the queen, dressed in gold from Ophir, has taken her place at your right hand."

Majority Standard Bible
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.

NET Bible
Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.

New Heart English Bible
Kings' daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.

Webster's Bible Translation
Kings daughters were among thy honorable women: upon thy right hand stood the queen in gold of Ophir.

World English Bible
Kings’ daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Daughters of kings [are] among Your precious ones, "" A queen has stood at Your right hand, "" In pure gold of Ophir.

Young's Literal Translation
Daughters of kings are among thy precious ones, A queen hath stood at thy right hand, In pure gold of Ophir.

Smith's Literal Translation
King's daughters among thy beautiful ones: the queen stood at thy right hand, in gold of Ophir.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
the daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the daughters of kings in your honor. The queen assisted at your right hand, in clothing of gold, encircled with diversity.

New American Bible
Daughters of kings are your lovely wives; a princess arrayed in Ophir’s gold comes to stand at your right hand.

New Revised Standard Version
daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The king's daughter stands in glory, the queen stands at your right hand in gold of Ophir.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The daughter of The King stood in glory, and the Queen at your right hand in clothing of gold of Ophir.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Kings' daughters are among thy favourites; At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
with which kings' daughters have gladdened thee for thine honour: the queen stood by on thy right hand, clothed in vesture wrought with gold, and arrayed in divers colours.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
My Heart is Stirred by a Noble Theme
8All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad. 9The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir. 10Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,…

Cross References
Revelation 19:7-8
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

Revelation 21:2
I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Revelation 21:9
Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls full of the seven final plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.”

Matthew 25:1-13
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...

Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Song of Solomon 6:8-9
There are sixty queens and eighty concubines, and maidens without number, / but my dove, my perfect one, is unique, the favorite of the mother who bore her. The maidens see her and call her blessed; the queens and concubines sing her praises.

Song of Solomon 3:11
Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding—the day of his heart’s rejoicing.

1 Kings 2:19
So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand.

Esther 2:17
And the king loved Esther more than all the other women, and she found grace and favor in his sight more than all of the other virgins. So he placed the royal crown upon her head and made her queen in place of Vashti.

1 Peter 3:3-4
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

Isaiah 49:23
Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.”

Isaiah 60:10-11
Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy. / Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession.

Isaiah 62:3-5
You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God. / No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. / For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.


Treasury of Scripture

Kings' daughters were among your honorable women: on your right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

Kings

Psalm 45:12
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.

Psalm 72:10
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.

Song of Solomon 6:8,9
There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number…

upon

1 Kings 2:9,19
Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood…

queen

Song of Solomon 4:8-11
Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards…

John 3:29
He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.

Ephesians 5:26,27
That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, …

gold

1 Kings 10:11
And the navy also of Hiram, that brought gold from Ophir, brought in from Ophir great plenty of almug trees, and precious stones.

Job 22:24
Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of Ophir as the stones of the brooks.

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Psalm 45
1. The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom
10. The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof














The daughters of kings are among your honored women;
This phrase suggests a royal setting, indicating that the psalm is addressing a king or a figure of high status. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, it was common for kings to have alliances with other nations through marriage, often involving daughters of other kings. This practice is seen in the biblical accounts of Solomon, who had many foreign wives (1 Kings 11:1-3). The presence of these royal daughters signifies the king's power and influence, as well as the political alliances he has formed. The term "honored women" implies a position of respect and privilege within the court, reflecting the social hierarchy and the importance of lineage and status in ancient times.

the queen stands at your right hand,
The right hand is traditionally a place of honor and authority, both in biblical and ancient cultural contexts. In the Bible, the right hand is often associated with strength and favor (Psalm 110:1, Matthew 22:44). The queen's position at the king's right hand signifies her importance and influence within the kingdom. This imagery can also be seen as a type of the church's relationship with Christ, where the church is often depicted as the bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:25-27, Revelation 19:7-9). The queen's role here may also reflect the ideal of a supportive and wise partner, as seen in Proverbs 31:10-31, which describes the attributes of a virtuous woman.

adorned with the gold of Ophir.
Ophir is mentioned several times in the Bible as a region famous for its fine gold (1 Kings 9:28, Job 28:16). The exact location of Ophir is uncertain, but it is often associated with wealth and luxury. The use of Ophir gold in this context emphasizes the queen's splendor and the prosperity of the kingdom. This imagery of opulence and beauty can be seen as a reflection of the glory and majesty of God's kingdom. In a prophetic sense, it may also point to the future glory of the church, adorned and prepared for Christ (Revelation 21:2, 21:18-21). The reference to gold highlights the value and purity expected of those in positions of honor and leadership.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Daughters of Kings
These are royal women, possibly princesses, who are part of the king's court. They symbolize nobility and honor.

2. Honored Women
This term refers to women of high status and esteem within the royal court, indicating their importance and influence.

3. The Queen
The queen is a central figure in this verse, standing at the king's right hand, a position of favor and authority.

4. Gold of Ophir
Ophir is a region famous for its fine gold, symbolizing wealth and splendor. The queen's adornment in gold from Ophir signifies her beauty and the richness of her position.

5. The Right Hand
In biblical terms, the right hand is a place of honor and power, indicating the queen's esteemed position beside the king.
Teaching Points
Royal Identity in Christ
As believers, we are called to recognize our identity as part of the royal priesthood, honored and esteemed in God's kingdom.

Position of Honor
Just as the queen stands at the king's right hand, we are invited to live in close relationship with Christ, understanding our position of favor and authority in Him.

Adornment of Righteousness
The gold of Ophir symbolizes the spiritual adornment of righteousness and purity that believers are called to wear.

Influence and Leadership
The honored women in the court remind us of the influence and leadership roles that women can hold within the church and society.

Value of Spiritual Wealth
True wealth is found in spiritual richness and the treasures of God's kingdom, rather than material possessions.(9) Honourable women.--Literally, precious ones, i.e., possibly the favourites of the harem. See Proverbs 6:26, where this word precious is used (comp. Jeremiah 31:20), or there may be an allusion to the costliness and magnificence of the harem rather than to affection for its inmates. Perhaps both senses are combined in the word, and we may compare Shakespeare's

"The jewels of our father, with washed eyes

Cordelia leaves you."

Upon thy right hand.--Comp. 1Kings 2:19.

Did stand.--Better, was stationed, referring to the position assigned to the bride when the marriage procession was formed.

In gold of Ophir.--Or, possibly, as (i.e., precious as) gold of Ophir, a common use of this particle. For Ophir and its gold see 1Kings 9:28. The LXX. and Vulg. miss the proper name, and read, "clothed in golden vesture and many-coloured." . . .

Verse 9. - King's daughters were (rather, are) among thy honourable women. The marriage scene now begins to open upon us. The bridegroom has been depicted in all his glorious majesty. The bride has now to be brought forward. She comes, accompanied by a train of attendants - "honourable women," or, noble ladies" (Kay), many of whom are "kings' daughters" (comp. 1 Kings 7:3). It must not be expected that all the details of the scene shall have exact equivalents in the spiritual marriage which it represents. Upon thy right hand did stand (rather, stands) the queen in gold of Ophir; i.e. in a vesture richly embroidered with gold thread (comp. Exodus 28:5-8). "Gold of Ophir" was known, not merely to David (1 Chronicles 29:4), but even to Job (Job 28:16). The "right hand" of the king was the place of honour. We find it assigned by Solomon to the queen-mother, Bathsheba (1 Kings 2:19).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The daughters
בְּנ֣וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of kings
מְ֭לָכִים (mə·lā·ḵîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4428: A king

are among your honored women;
בְּיִקְּרוֹתֶ֑יךָ (bə·yiq·qə·rō·w·ṯe·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Adjective - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3368: Precious, rare, splendid, weighty

the queen
שֵׁגַ֥ל (šê·ḡal)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7694: (queen) consort

stands
נִצְּבָ֥ה (niṣ·ṣə·ḇāh)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5324: To take one's stand, stand

at your right hand,
לִֽ֝ימִינְךָ֗ (lî·mî·nə·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south

adorned with the gold
בְּכֶ֣תֶם (bə·ḵe·ṯem)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3800: Something carved out, ore, gold

of Ophir.
אוֹפִֽיר׃ (’ō·w·p̄îr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 211: Ophir -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also a region from which gold comes


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