Psalms 45 · Verse 2

Psalms 45:2

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
Psalms 45:2, King James Version

Psalms 45:2 in other translations

BSBYou are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.
WEBYou are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever.
ASVThou art fairer than the children of men; Grace is poured into thy lips: Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
YLTThou hast been beautified above the sons of men, Grace hath been poured into thy lips, Therefore hath God blessed thee to the age.
DARBYThou art fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
BBEYou are fairer than the children of men; grace is flowing through your lips; for this cause the blessing of God is with you for ever.
WebsterThou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

What does Psalms 45:2 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
2. To rich personal attractions is added grace of the lips, captivating powers of speech. This is given, and becomes a source of power and proves a blessing. Christ is a prophet (Lu 4:22).

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 2 Thou art fairer than the children of men - By whom are these words spoken? As this is a regular epithalamium, we are to consider that the bride and bridegroom have compliments paid them by those called the friends of the bridegroom, and the companions or maids of the bride. But it seems that the whole Psalm, except the first verse, was spoken by those who are called in the title ידידת yedidoth, the beloved maids, or female companions, who begin with his perfections, and then describe hers. And afterwards there is a prophetical declaration concerning his issue. We may, therefore, consider that what is spoken here is spoken by companions of the bride, or what are called yedidoth in the title. It would be unauthenticated to say Solomon was the most beautiful man in the universe; but to the perfections of the Lord Jesus they may be safely applied. Grace is poured into thy lips - This probably refers to his speech, or the gracious words which he spoke. Solomon was renowned for wisdom, and especially the wisdom of his conversation. The queen of Sheba came from the uttermost parts of the land to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and so far did she find him exceeding all his fame, that she said one half had not been told her: but behold, a greater than Solomon is here. No man ever spoke like this man, his enemies themselves being judges. God hath blessed thee for ever - This, I am afraid, could in no sense be ever spoken of Solomon; but of the man Christ Jesus it is strictly true.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 45:1-5

This psalm is a prophecy of Messiah the Prince, and points to him as a Bridegroom espousing the church to himself, and as a King ruling in it, and for it. Verses 1-5 The psalmist's tongue was guided by the Spirit of God, as the pen is by the hand of a ready writer. This psalm is touching the King Jesus, his kingdom and government. It is a shame that this good matter is not more the subject of our discourse. There is…

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Psalms 45:2 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

יָפְיָפִ֡יתָya.fe.ya.Fi.tayou are handsomeH3302
מִבְּנֵ֬יmi.be.Neimore than [the] sons ofH1121
אָדָ֗ם'a.DamhumankindH120
ה֣וּצַקHu.tzakit has been pouredH3332
חֵ֭ןchengraceH2580
בְּשְׂפְתוֹתֶ֑יךָbe.se.fe.to.Tei.khaon lips yourH8193
עַל\־'al-there-H5921
כֵּ֤ןken-foreH3651
בֵּֽרַכְךָ֖be.rakh.Khahe has blessed youH1288
אֱלֹהִ֣ים'E.lo.HimGodH430
לְעוֹלָֽם\׃le.'o.Lamfor everH5769

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

Cross references for Psalms 45:2

  • Luke 4:22

    And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

  • Song of Solomon 5:10-16

    My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven. His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set. His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh. …

  • Psalms 21:6

    For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

  • John 7:46

    The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

  • Hebrews 7:26

    For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

  • Song of Solomon 2:3

    As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

  • John 1:14

    And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

  • Proverbs 22:11

    He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

  • Psalms 72:17-19

    His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

  • Matthew 17:2

    And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

  • Revelation 1:13-18

    And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. …

  • Isaiah 61:1

    The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
fairer.
So 2:3; 5:10-16; Zec 9:17; Mt 17:2; Joh 1:14; Col 1:15-18
Heb 1:3,4; 7:26; Re 1:13-18
grace.
Pr 22:11; Isa 50:4; Lu 4:22; Joh 7:46
God.
21:6; 72:17-19; Php 2:9-11

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Context

  • Psalms 45:1

    To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

  • Psalms 45:2

    Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

  • Psalms 45:3

    Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.

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Psalms 45:2 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Haste hermoseado más que los hijos de los hombres; la gracia se derramó en tus labios: por tanto Dios te ha bendecido para siempre.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Mon cœur bouillonne d’une bonne parole; je dis ce que j’ai composé au sujet du roi; ma langue est le style d’un écrivain habile.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Du bist schöner als die Menschensöhne, Holdseligkeit ist ausgegossen über deine Lippen; darum hat Gott dich gesegnet ewiglich.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Deus noster refugium et virtus; adjutor in tribulationibus quæ invenerunt nos nimis.