Enditing — Heb. boileth, or bubbleth up like water over the fire. This denotes that the workings of his heart, were fervent and vehement, kindled by God's grace, and the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. Made — Have composed. Pen — He was only the pen or instrument in uttering this song; it was the spi... [ Continue Reading ]
Fairer — Than all other men: which is most true of Christ; but not of Solomon; whom many have excelled, in holiness and righteousness, which is the chief part of the beauty celebrated in this psalm. Grace — God hath plentifully poured into thy mind and tongue the gift of speaking wisely, eloquently,... [ Continue Reading ]
Thy sword — To smite thine enemies. And the sword is here put for all his arms, as it is in many other places.... [ Continue Reading ]
And — Being thus magnificently girt and armed. Ride — March on speedily and successfully against thine enemies. The word — That is, the gospel: which is called the word of truth, Ephesians 1:13, and may no less truly be called the word of meekness, because it is not delivered with terror, as the law... [ Continue Reading ]
Arrows — The same with the sword, and this is no other than his word, which is sharp and powerful, and pierceth the hearts of men. The kings — Of thine enemies. Fall — Prostrate at thy feet, after the manner of conquered persons.... [ Continue Reading ]
O God — It is evident, that the speech is still continued to the same person whom he calls king, Psalms 45:1, Psalms 45:11, and here God, to assure us that he doth not speak of Solomon, but a far greater king, who is not only a man, but the mighty God, Isaiah 9:6. A right scepter — Thou rulest with... [ Continue Reading ]
Therefore — Therefore God hath exalted thee far above all men and angels, to a state of joy and endless glory at his right hand; which is fitly compared by the oil of gladness. Thy God — According to thy human nature, John 20:17, though in respect of thy Divine nature, thou art his fellow, Zechariah... [ Continue Reading ]
Myrrh — Wherewith they used to perfume their garments: this may denote those glorious and sweet smelling virtues, which, as they were treasured up in Christ's heart, so did they manifest themselves outwardly, and give forth a grateful smell, in the whole course of his life and actions. Palaces — The... [ Continue Reading ]
Among — Among them that attend upon thy spouse, as the manner was in nuptial solemnities. As the queen is the church in general, and so these honourable women are particular believers, who are daily added to the church, Acts 2:47. And although the church is made up of particular believers, yet she i... [ Continue Reading ]
Hearken — The prophet having hitherto spoken to the bridegroom, now addresseth his speech to the bride. O daughter — He speaks like an elder person, and as her spiritual father and counsellor. Incline — He uses several words, signifying the same thing, to shew his vehement desire of her good. Forget... [ Continue Reading ]
So — So thou shalt be acceptable to thy husband; which will abundantly recompence thee, for the loss of thy father's house. Thy Lord — As he is thy husband, and also as he is thy king, and God.... [ Continue Reading ]
The daughter — The people of Tyre; as the daughter of Zion or Jerusalem, are put for their inhabitants: he mentions the Tyrians; because they among others, and before many others, were to be converted to Christ, but they are here put for all the Gentiles, whom that city fitly represents, as being th... [ Continue Reading ]
Daughter — The spouse; so called, because she was the daughter of one king, and the wife of another. Within — In her soul. Her cloathing — She is outwardly adorned with virtuous and honourable actions.... [ Continue Reading ]
Brought — He alludes to the custom of conducting the bride to the bride — groom's house. Companions — Her bride — maidens attending upon her.... [ Continue Reading ]
Instead — Having directed his speech to the bride, he now returns to the bridegroom, as may be gathered both from the Hebrew words, which are of the masculine gender; and from the next verse, which unquestionably belongs unto him, and therefore this cannot be understood of Solomon, and his marriage... [ Continue Reading ]
Remembered — As he began the psalm with the celebration of the king's praises, so now he ends with it, and adds this important circumstance, that this nuptial song should not only serve for the present solemnity, but should be remembered and sung in all successive generations.... [ Continue Reading ]