Psalms 45 · Verse 13

Psalms 45:13

The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
Psalms 45:13, King James Version

Psalms 45:13 in other translations

BSBAll glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
WEBThe princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
ASVThe king’s daughter within the palace is all glorious: Her clothing is inwrought with gold.
YLTAll glory is the daughter of the king within, Of gold-embroidered work is her clothing.
DARBYAll glorious is the king's daughter within; her clothing is of wrought gold:
BBEIn the great house the king's daughter is all shining: her clothing is worked with gold.
WebsterThe king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.

What does Psalms 45:13 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
13. the king's daughter--a term of dignity. It may also intimate, with some allusion to the teaching of the allegory, that the bride of Christ, the Church, is the daughter of the great king, God. within--Not only is her outward raiment costly, but all her apparel is of the richest texture. wrought gold--gold embroidery, or cloth in which gold is woven.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 13 The king's daughter is all glorious within - This, in some sense, may be spoken of Solomon's bride, the daughter of the king of Egypt; and then the expression may refer either to the cultivation of her mind, or the ornaments and splendor of her palace. The Asiatic queens, sultanas, and begums, scarcely ever appear in public. They abide in the harem in the greatest luxury and splendor; and to this, as its literal meaning, the text may possibly refer. Her clothing is of wrought gold - Of the most costly embroidery: her palace, and her person, are decorated in the very highest state of elegance and magnificence. Spiritually the king's daughter may mean the Christian Church filled with the mind that was in Christ, and adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit; while the whole of its outward conduct is pure and holy, ornamented with the works of faith and love, and always bringing forth the fruits of the Spirit.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 45:10-17

If we desire to share these blessings, we must hearken to Christ's word. We must forget our carnal and sinful attachments and pursuits. He must be our Lord as well as our Saviour; all idols must be thrown away, that we may give him our whole heart. And here is good encouragement, thus to break off from former alliances. The beauty of holiness, both on the church and on particular believers, is, in the sight of…

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Psalms 45:13 in the original Hebrew

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כָּל\־kol-[is] allH3605
כְּבוּדָּ֣הke.vu.DahgloriousH3520
בַת\־vat-a daughter ofH1323
מֶ֣לֶךְMe.lekha kingH4428
פְּנִ֑ימָהpe.Ni.mahwithinH6441
מִֽמִּשְׁבְּצ֖וֹתmi.mish.be.Tzot[is] from settings ofH4865
זָהָ֣בza.HavgoldH2091
לְבוּשָֽׁהּ\׃le.vu.Shahclothing herH3830

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 45:13

  • Revelation 19:7-8

    Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

  • Isaiah 61:10

    I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

  • Romans 3:22

    Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

  • Romans 13:14

    But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

  • Matthew 5:16

    Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

  • Luke 11:40

    Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?

  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

  • Revelation 3:18

    I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:17

    Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

  • 1 Samuel 16:7

    But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.

  • Psalms 45:9-10

    Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house;

  • 1 Peter 3:3-4

    Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
king's.
9,10; So 7:1; Isa 61:10; 1Pe 2:9; Re 19:7,8
all glorious.
1Sa 16:7; Lu 11:40; Ro 2:29; 2Co 5:17; 1Pe 3:3,4
clothing.
9; Mt 5:16; 22:11,12; Ro 3:22; 13:14; Re 3:18

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Context

  • Psalms 45:12

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

  • Psalms 45:13

    The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.

  • Psalms 45:14

    She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.

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Psalms 45:13 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Toda ilustre es de dentro la hija del rey: de brocado de oro es su vestido.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Et avec une offrande, la fille de Tyr, les plus riches du peuple rechercheront ta faveur.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Ganz herrlich ist des Königs Tochter drinnen, von Goldwirkerei ihr Gewand;