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Song of Solomon 2:3
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, sois my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruitwas sweet to my taste.

Song of Solomon 5:10-16
My belovedis white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand…

Zechariah 9:17
For how greatis his goodness, and how greatis his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.

grace

Proverbs 22:11
He that loveth pureness of heart,for the grace of his lips the kingshall be his friend.

Isaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season tohim that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.

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?

God

Psalm 21:6
For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

Psalm 72:17-19
His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: andmen shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed…

Philippians 2:9-11
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: …

grace has anointed your lips;
The mention of grace and anointing suggests divine favor and empowerment. In biblical times, anointing was a ceremonial act that set individuals apart for a special purpose, often kings or priests (1 Samuel 10:1). The lips symbolize speech, wisdom, and teaching, indicating that the subject speaks with divine authority and wisdom. This can be connected to Jesus Christ, whose words were filled with grace and truth (Luke 4:22,John 1:14). The anointing of lips also implies the ability to communicate God's will effectively, a characteristic of the Messiah.

therefore God has blessed you forever.
This phrase signifies an eternal blessing, suggesting a covenantal relationship with God. In the context of the Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7:16), the promise of an everlasting kingdom is fulfilled in the Messiah, who reigns eternally. The use of "forever" indicates a perpetual state of divine favor and blessing, which is ultimately realized in Jesus Christ, whose kingdom is everlasting (Hebrews 1:8). This eternal blessing underscores the divine approval and purpose for the subject's life and mission, aligning with the prophetic vision of an eternal reign.

• The psalmist speaks to the royal bridegroom, and on the surface he is describing Israel’s king in his majestic appearance. YetHebrews 1:8-9 directly appliesPsalm 45 to Jesus, revealing that the ultimate Bridegroom is Christ Himself.

• Christ’s beauty is moral and spiritual, not merely physical.Isaiah 4:2 celebrates “the Branch of the LORD” as “beautiful and glorious,” whileIsaiah 33:17 promises, “Your eyes will see the King in His beauty.”

• In the Gospels we find no detailed physical description of Jesus, but His flawless character, perfect obedience, and sacrificial love shine through every page (John 1:14;Matthew 11:29). His beauty draws hearts the way outward beauty never can.

• Grace marks every word Jesus speaks.Luke 4:22 records, “All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His mouth.”

• Anointing points to God’s empowering for a specific task (1 Samuel 16:13).John 3:34 says that Jesus speaks the words of God because He has the Spirit without measure.

• His gracious speech brings life, forgiveness, and truth (John 6:63;John 8:11).Ephesians 4:29 urges believers to let their own speech be equally grace-filled, echoing their Lord.

• Because the Bridegroom embodies perfect beauty and speaks perfect grace, the Father bestows an eternal blessing on Him. After His resurrection Jesus declared, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me” (Matthew 28:18).

•Daniel 7:14 foretells this everlasting dominion, andRevelation 5:12 shows every creature praising the Lamb “worthy… to receive power and riches and wisdom.”

• The eternal nature of the blessing means His kingdom can never fail (2 Samuel 7:16;Luke 1:33). Those united to Him by faith share in that blessing (Ephesians 1:3).

Psalm 45:2 paints a three-fold portrait of the Messiah: incomparable in beauty, overflowing with gracious speech, and eternally blessed by the Father. What was first sung over an earthly king finds its fullest meaning in Jesus Christ, whose character captivates, whose words give life, and whose kingdom endures forever.

Grace is poured into thy lips.--Better,A flowing grace is on thy lips,which may refer either to the beauty of the mouth, or to the charm of its speech. Cicero, himself the grandest example of his own expression, says of another that "Persuasion had her seat upon his lips;" while Christian commentators have all naturally thought of Him at whose "words of grace" all men wondered.

Therefore.--This word is apparently out of place. But there is nothing harsh in rendering:Therefore, we say, God hath blessed thee for ever.And we are struck by the emphasis of its occurrence inPsalm 45:7;Psalm 45:17, as well as here. Ewald seems to be right in printing the clause so begun as a kind of refrain. The poet enumerates in detail the beauties of the monarch and his bride, and is interrupted by the acclaim of his hearers, who cannot withhold their approving voices.