Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Psalms
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:1 JFB -> Commentary on 45:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 45:1 TOD -> Commentary on 45:1 TSK -> Commentary on 45:1 TSK -> Entry for 45:1 WEN -> Notes on 45:1 NTB -> Frogs; Korah; Music; Pen; Psalms; Shoshannim TTT -> Christ, the King; Scribes EBD -> Prophet; Shoshannim; Solomon, Song of SBD -> Music; Shoshannim; Solomon; Writing 45:1 - [In Context] For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah, to be sung to the tune "Lilies." A love song. My heart overflows with a beautiful thought! I will recite a lovely poem to the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:2 JFB -> Commentary on 45:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:2 TOD -> Commentary on 45:2 TSK -> Commentary on 45:2 TSK -> Entry for 45:2 WEN -> Notes on 45:2 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ (continued); Solomon; Women TTT -> Christ, the King; Excellency and Glory of Christ, The; Grace; Preciousness of Christ EBD -> Bless; Grace SPG -> Devotional using 45:2 45:2 - [In Context] You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:3 JFB -> Commentary on 45:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:3 TOD -> Commentary on 45:3 TSK -> Commentary on 45:3 TSK -> Entry for 45:3 WEN -> Notes on 45:3 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Solomon; Women TTT -> Christ is God; Christ, the King; Kings; Sword, The SBD -> Arms, Armor; Girdle 45:3 - [In Context] Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:4 JFB -> Commentary on 45:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:4 TOD -> Commentary on 45:4 TSK -> Commentary on 45:4 TSK -> Entry for 45:4 WEN -> Notes on 45:4 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Solomon; Women TTT -> Christ, the King; Meekness 45:4 - [In Context] In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:5 JFB -> Commentary on 45:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:5 TOD -> Commentary on 45:5 TSK -> Commentary on 45:5 TSK -> Entry for 45:5 WEN -> Notes on 45:5 NTB -> Arrow; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Solomon; Women TTT -> Arrows; Christ, the King 45:5 - [In Context] Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies' hearts. The nations fall before you, lying down beneath your feet.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:6 JFB -> Commentary on 45:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:6 TOD -> Commentary on 45:6 TSK -> Commentary on 45:6 TSK -> Entry for 45:6 WEN -> Notes on 45:6 NTB -> Church; Jesus, The Christ; Prophecy; Quotations And Allusions; Solomon; Women TTT -> Christ is God; Christ, the King; Prophecies Respecting Christ; Righteousness EBD -> Sceptre; Throne 45:6 - [In Context] Your throne, O God, F33 endures forever and ever. Your royal power is expressed in justice.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:7 JFB -> Commentary on 45:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:7 TOD -> Commentary on 45:7 TSK -> Commentary on 45:7 TSK -> Entry for 45:7 WEN -> Notes on 45:7 NTB -> Anointing; Hatred; Jesus, The Christ; Prophecy; Quotations And Allusions; Solomon; Symbols And Similitudes; Women TTT -> Anointing of the Holy Spirit; Anointing, Sacred; Christ is God; Christ, the King; Emblems of the Holy Spirit, The; Oil; Prophecies Respecting Christ; Righteousness EBD -> Anoint; Hair; Messiah SPG -> Devotional using 45:7 45:7 - [In Context] You love what is right and hate what is wrong. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:8 JFB -> Commentary on 45:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:8 TOD -> Commentary on 45:8 TSK -> Commentary on 45:8 TSK -> Entry for 45:8 WEN -> Notes on 45:8 NTB -> Aloes; Cassia; Ivory; Myrrh; Solomon; Women TTT -> Christ, the King; Garments EBD -> Aloes; Cassia; House; Music, Instrumental; Myrrh SBD -> Aloes, Lign Aloes; Cassia; Marriage; Myrrh; Perfumes SPG -> Devotional using 45:8 45:8 - [In Context] Your robes are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. In palaces decorated with ivory, you are entertained by the music of harps.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:9 JFB -> Commentary on 45:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:9 TOD -> Commentary on 45:9 TSK -> Commentary on 45:9 TSK -> Entry for 45:9 WEN -> Notes on 45:9 NTB -> Fellowship; Gold; Hand; Ophir; Solomon; Women TTT -> Christ, the King; Gold; Hands, The; Kings; Marriage EBD -> Gold; Hand; Queen SBD -> Ophir 45:9 - [In Context] Kings' daughters are among your concubines. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:10 JFB -> Commentary on 45:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:10 TOD -> Commentary on 45:10 TSK -> Commentary on 45:10 TSK -> Entry for 45:10 WEN -> Notes on 45:10 NTB -> Bride; Fellowship; Love; Solomon; Women TTT -> Christ, the King; Marriage; Proselytes 45:10 - [In Context] Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your homeland far away.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:11 JFB -> Commentary on 45:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:11 TOD -> Commentary on 45:11 TSK -> Commentary on 45:11 TSK -> Entry for 45:11 WEN -> Notes on 45:11 NTB -> Beauty; Bride; Fellowship; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Love; Solomon; Women; Worship TTT -> Christ, the King; Excellency and Glory of the Church, The 45:11 - [In Context] For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:12 JFB -> Commentary on 45:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:12 TOD -> Commentary on 45:12 TSK -> Commentary on 45:12 TSK -> Entry for 45:12 WEN -> Notes on 45:12 NTB -> Bride; Fellowship; Marriage; Solomon; Tyre; Women TTT -> Christ, the King; Marriage; Presents; Tyre EBD -> Gift 45:12 - [In Context] The princes of Tyre F34 will shower you with gifts. People of great wealth will entreat your favor.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:13 JFB -> Commentary on 45:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:13 TOD -> Commentary on 45:13 TSK -> Commentary on 45:13 TSK -> Entry for 45:13 WEN -> Notes on 45:13 NTB -> Bride; Church; Fellowship; Gold; Solomon; Women TTT -> Christ, the King; Church, The; Excellency and Glory of the Church, The; Gold; Marriage; Titles and Names of the Church; Woman EBD -> Dress SBD -> Dress; Marriage 45:13 - [In Context] The bride, a princess, waits within her chamber, dressed in a gown woven with gold.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:14 JFB -> Commentary on 45:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:14 TOD -> Commentary on 45:14 TSK -> Commentary on 45:14 TSK -> Entry for 45:14 WEN -> Notes on 45:14 NTB -> Bride; Embroidery; Fellowship; Solomon; Women TTT -> Christ, the King; Excellency and Glory of the Church, The; Garments; Marriage; Woman EBD -> Embroider SBD -> Dress; Marriage 45:14 - [In Context] In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:15 JFB -> Commentary on 45:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:15 TOD -> Commentary on 45:15 TSK -> Commentary on 45:15 TSK -> Entry for 45:15 WEN -> Notes on 45:15 NTB -> Bride; Fellowship; Joy; Solomon; Women TTT -> Christ, the King; Kings 45:15 - [In Context] What a joyful, enthusiastic procession as they enter the king's palace!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:16 JFB -> Commentary on 45:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:16 TOD -> Commentary on 45:16 TSK -> Commentary on 45:16 TSK -> Entry for 45:16 WEN -> Notes on 45:16 NTB -> Bride; Fellowship; Solomon TTT -> Christ, the King 45:16 - [In Context] Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 45:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 45:17 JFB -> Commentary on 45:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 45:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 45:17 TOD -> Commentary on 45:17 TSK -> Commentary on 45:17 TSK -> Entry for 45:17 WEN -> Notes on 45:17 NTB -> Bride; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Solomon TTT -> Christ, the King 45:17 - [In Context] I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.
FOOTNOTES: F33: Or Your divine throne. F34: Hebrew The daughter of Tyre.

Abbreviations Legend: GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TOD - Treasury of David; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.