Psalms 45:11
Psalms 45:11 in Multiple Translations
and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.
So will the king desire thy beauty; For he is thy lord; and reverence thou him.
So will the king have a great desire for you, seeing how beautiful you are; because he is your lord, give him honour.
May the king desire you in your beauty; respect him, for he is your lord.
So shall the King haue pleasure in thy beautie: for he is thy Lord, and reuerence thou him.
And the king doth desire thy beauty, Because he [is] thy lord — bow thyself to him,
So the king will desire your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord.
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy lord; and worship thou him.
Be still and see that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the earth.
Because you are very beautiful, the king will desire to sleep with [EUP] you. He is your master, so you must obey him.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 45:11
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Psalms 45:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שִׁמְעִי
בַ֣ת
וּ֭/רְאִי
וְ/הַטִּ֣י
אָזְנֵ֑/ךְ
וְ/שִׁכְחִ֥י
עַ֝מֵּ֗/ךְ
וּ/בֵ֥ית
אָבִֽי/ךְ
שִׁמְעִי
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
בַ֣ת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
וּ֭/רְאִי
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs
וְ/הַטִּ֣י
nâṭâh
H5186
to stretch
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2fs
אָזְנֵ֑/ךְ
ʼôzen
H241
ear
N-fs | Suff
וְ/שִׁכְחִ֥י
shâkach
H7911
to forget
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs
עַ֝מֵּ֗/ךְ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms | Suff
וּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
Conj | N-ms
אָבִֽי/ךְ
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 45:11
שִׁמְעִי
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
בַ֣ת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
וּ֭/רְאִי
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
וְ/הַטִּ֣י
nâṭâh
H5186
"to stretch"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2fs
To stretch or spread out, often used to describe physical movement, but also moral deflection, as seen in the story of Israel's decline in the book of Judges.
Definition: 1) to stretch out, extend, spread out, pitch, turn, pervert, incline, bend, bow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stretch out, extend, stretch, offer 1a2) to spread out, pitch (tent) 1a3) to bend, turn, incline 1a3a) to turn aside, incline, decline, bend down 1a3b) to bend, bow 1a3c) to hold out, extend (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) to be stretched out 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to stretch out 1c2) to spread out 1c3) to turn, incline, influence, bend down, hold out, extend, thrust aside, thrust away
Usage: Occurs in 207 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afternoon, apply, bow (down, -ing), carry aside, decline, deliver, extend, go down, be gone, incline, intend, lay, let down, offer, outstretched, overthrown, pervert, pitch, prolong, put away, shew, spread (out), stretch (forth, out), take (aside), turn (aside, away), wrest, cause to yield. See also: Genesis 12:8; Psalms 31:3; Psalms 17:6.
אָזְנֵ֑/ךְ
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
וְ/שִׁכְחִ֥י
shâkach
H7911
"to forget"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs
To forget something means to mislay it or be oblivious to it. This Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe when people forget things, like God's commands. The KJV translates it as 'to forget' or 'at all'.
Definition: 1) to forget, ignore, wither 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to forget 1a2) to cease to care 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to make or cause to forget 1e) (Hithpael) to be forgotten Aramaic equivalent: she.khach (שְׁכַח "to find" H7912)
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. See also: Genesis 27:45; Psalms 106:13; Psalms 9:13.
עַ֝מֵּ֗/ךְ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
וּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אָבִֽי/ךְ
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 45:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 45:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 45:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 45:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 45:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 45:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 45:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 45:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 45:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 45:11
- Sermons on Psalms 45:11
Context — My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme
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,
11and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
12The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. 13All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 95:6 | O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. |
| 2 | Isaiah 54:5 | For your husband is your Maker— the LORD of Hosts is His name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. |
| 3 | Song of Solomon 4:1–5 | How beautiful you are, my darling— how very beautiful! Your eyes are like doves behind your veil. Your hair is like a flock of goats streaming down Mount Gilead. Your teeth are like a flock of newly shorn sheep coming up from the washing; each has its twin, and not one of them is lost. Your lips are like a scarlet ribbon, and your mouth is lovely. Your brow behind your veil is like a slice of pomegranate. Your neck is like the tower of David, built with rows of stones; on it hang a thousand shields, all of them shields of warriors. Your breasts are like two fawns, twins of a gazelle grazing among the lilies. |
| 4 | Zephaniah 3:17 | The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” |
| 5 | Philippians 2:10–11 | 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. |
| 6 | Song of Solomon 1:8 | If you do not know, O fairest of women, follow the tracks of the flock, and graze your young goats near the tents of the shepherds. |
| 7 | Luke 24:52 | And they worshiped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, |
| 8 | Psalms 45:6 | Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. |
| 9 | Philippians 3:8 | More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ |
| 10 | Psalms 2:12 | Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. |
Psalms 45:11 Summary
This verse is telling us that when we surrender our lives to God, He will be pleased with the beauty that comes from within us. It's like when we give our hearts to Jesus, He sees us as beautiful and desires a close relationship with us (as seen in Song of Solomon 4:1-7). To 'bow' to Him means to put Him first and obey His commands, recognizing that He is our Lord and King (as in Psalm 2:12). By doing so, we can experience a deep and intimate connection with God, and our lives will be filled with purpose and joy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'bow' to the king in Psalms 45:11?
In the context of this verse, bowing to the king means to submit to and honor Him as the supreme authority, recognizing His lordship over our lives, as seen in Psalm 95:6 where it says to 'bow down' and worship Him.
Who is the 'king' being referred to in Psalms 45:11?
The king in this verse is a reference to the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate King and Lord of our lives, as stated in Revelation 19:16 where He is called the 'King of kings'.
How does the concept of 'beauty' relate to our relationship with God?
The concept of beauty in Psalms 45:11 refers to the inner beauty that comes from a heart that is surrendered to God, as seen in 1 Peter 3:3-4 where it says that beauty should not come from outward appearance but from a gentle and quiet spirit.
What is the significance of the king desiring our 'beauty'?
The king desiring our beauty signifies God's desire for a deep, intimate relationship with us, where He delights in our inner beauty and purity of heart, as seen in Matthew 5:8 where it says 'Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God'.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to 'bow' to the lordship of Jesus Christ?
- How can I cultivate inner beauty that is pleasing to God?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my submission to God's authority in my daily life?
- What does it mean for me to 'forget' my old life and surrender to God's plan, as mentioned in the preceding verse, Psalms 45:10?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 45:11
So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty,.... Which lies in the comeliness or righteousness of Christ put upon her; in the holiness of Christ reckoned to her; in being washed from all sin in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 45:11
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 45:11
So doing thou shalt be amiable and acceptable to thy Husband; which will abundantly recompense thee for the loss of thy father’ s house. He is thy Lord; as he is thy Husband, and also as he is thy King and God, as he was called, . And this is added as a reason, not of the last words, why the King would desire her beauty, but of the advice given to her, . Worship thou him; by which he implies that her Husband was no mere man, but God also, and therefore might be adored without any violation of that known and immutable precept of worshipping God only.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 45:11
Psalms 45:11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he [is] thy Lord; and worship thou him.Ver. 11. So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty] If thou deny thyself and forego all others to please him alone he shall set his whole heart upon thee, and be ravished with thy love, as Proverbs 5:19. How could that Persian lady’ s husband do less than love her, who, having been at Cyrus’ s wedding, and asked how she liked the bridegroom? Like him? said she, I know not how I like him; for I looked upon no man there but mine own husband. Aspasia Milesia was very dear to Cyrus, because she was καληκαισοφη, fair, and wise (Aelian). For he is thy Lord] And, therefore, not to be slighted by thee for his great love, as many of the Persian monarchs were (Ahasuerus, for instance), but reverenced and obeyed, as Augustus was by his wife Livia.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 45:11
(11) Worship thou him.—Literally, Bow down or prostrate thyself.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 45:11
11. So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty] Omit greatly.worship thou him] Better, do him homage: not necessarily in the literal sense of prostrating herself before him (1 Samuel 25:41; 1 Kings 1:16; 1 Kings 1:31), but by shewing him befitting respect and submission. This exhortation, and the title lord for husband (cp. Genesis 18:12) reflect the subordinate position of women in ancient times and Oriental countries. Yet see also 1 Peter 3:5-6. The rendering of P.B.V., for he is thy Lord God, follows the Vulg. But God is not in the LXX, and was no doubt a gloss in accordance with the Messianic interpretation.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 45:11
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty - That is, in consequence of your love to him, and your entire devotion of yourself to him.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 45:11
11. For he is thy Lord— “Lord,” here, is ΰγεπ, Adon, (often written ΰγπι, Adonah,) which is here to be understood of Christ in its prophetic application, the bride being the Church, of which,
Sermons on Psalms 45:11
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God Made Man to Worship by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of worshiping God. He states that worship is the chief purpose of man's existence, as taught in the Bible. However, due to sin |
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(The Chief End of Man - Part 1): Worshippers of the Most High by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the reason for the gospel and the need for conversion. He states that many people in the world suffer from s |
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(The Chief End of Man - Part 3): Worship Acceptable to God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of worship and the importance of understanding the nature of God. He emphasizes that worship should be acceptable to God and that |
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(Worship - Part 3): Worship the Lord in Glory and Meekness by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the fallen state of humanity and the loss of the vision of God's glory. He highlights that despite our fallen nature, God desired us because |
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(The Chief End of Man - Part 2): A Mirror of the Almighty by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the tragic nature of the world we live in. He mentions a recent tragic incident where five children drowned in a car accident, highlighting t |
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Heredity - Part 2 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of moving away from pampered western conditioning and returning to a primitive state where the spirit of God can work. He men |
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The Beauty of Holiness by David Davis | This sermon emphasizes the beauty of holiness, recounting a powerful testimony of a communist man encountering the overwhelming beauty of God's presence, leading to his conversion. |