Psalms 45

Psalms 45:1

Title. Shoshannim] An instrument of six strings.

Maschil] Or, of instruction.

A song of loves] Of the love betwixt Solomon, and Pharaohs daughter, typifying the love of Christ and the church: or, of the beloved ones, kings daughters attending on the bride, verse 9.

IS enditing] Heb. boileth, or bubbleth up.

Psalms 45:2

Thou art fairer then the children of men] Solomons beautie and eloquence to win favour with his people, and his power to overcome his enemies, is here described.

grace is poured into thy lips] Power to speak learnedly, and elegantly, Isaiah 50:4.

Psalms 45:4

ride prosperously] Heb. prosper thou, ride thou.

because of truth] He alludeth to them that ride in chariots, in their triumphs; shewing, that the quiet state of a kingdom, standeth in truth, meeknesse, and justice, not in worldly pomp, and vanitie.

Psalms 45:6

Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever] Hebrews 1:8. Under this figure, of this kingdom of justice, is set forth, the everlasting kingdom of Christ.

Psalms 45:7

thy God hath anointed thee] Isaiah 61:1. Hath established thy kingdom, as the figure of Christs, wherein is peace and joy.

above thy fellows] John 3:34.

Psalms 45:8

vorie palaces] 1 Kings 22:39. Cant. 7. 4.

whereby they have made thee glad] Or, more then theirs that made thee glad: That is, thy fellows, verse 7. Or, out of the places wherein they have. Joyfull to see them give thanks, and rejoyce for thee.

Psalms 45:9

upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir] Though Solomon had many kings daughters among his wives, or attendants on his bride, yet Pharaohs daughter was accounted Queen.

Psalms 45:10

forget also thine own people] Under the figure of Pharaohs daughter he sheweth, that the Church must cast off all carnall affection to obey Christ her husband onely, Genesis 2:24. Matthew 10:37.

Psalms 45:12

with a gift] Psalms 72:10. and Psalms 68:29. and Psalms 76:11.

thy favour] Heb. thy face, Psalms 27:8.

Psalms 45:13

The kings daughter is all glorious within] Though she may wear gold without, yet she is more rich in graces within.

Psalms 45:15

gladnesse] Heb. gladnesses. That is, abundance of gladnesse.

Psalms 45:16

In stead of thy fathers shall be thy children] They shall have greater grace then their fathers.

whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth] He signifieth the great compasse of Christs kingdom, which shall be sufficient to enrich all his members.