Psalms 45:9
Psalms 45:9 in Multiple Translations
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Kings’ daughters are among thy honorable women: At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Kings' daughters are among your noble women: on your right is the queen in gold of Ophir.
The daughters of kings are among the noblewomen; the queen stands beside you on your right, wearing jewelry made of gold from Ophir.
Kings daugthers were among thine honorable wiues: vpon thy right hand did stand the Queene in a vesture of golde of Ophir.
Daughters of kings [are] among thy precious ones, A queen hath stood at thy right hand, In pure gold of Ophir.
Kings’ daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.
Kings daughters were among thy honorable women: upon thy right hand stood the queen in gold of Ophir.
Come and behold ye the works of the Lord: what wonders he hath done upon earth,
Among the women who stay near you [EUP] stay are daughters of other kings. And at your right hand stands your bride, the queen, wearing beautiful ornaments of gold that comes from Ophir.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 45:9
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Psalms 45:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֹר
וַ/אֲהָל֣וֹת
קְ֭צִיעוֹת
כָּל
בִּגְדֹתֶ֑י/ךָ
מִֽן
הֵ֥יכְלֵי
שֵׁ֝֗ן
מִנִּ֥י
שִׂמְּחֽוּ/ךָ
מֹר
môr
H4753
myrrh
N-ms
וַ/אֲהָל֣וֹת
ʼăhâlîym
H174
aloe
Conj | N-mp
קְ֭צִיעוֹת
qᵉtsîyʻâh
H7102
cassia
N-fp
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
בִּגְדֹתֶ֑י/ךָ
beged
H899
treachery
N-mp | Suff
מִֽן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הֵ֥יכְלֵי
hêykâl
H1964
temple
N-mp
שֵׁ֝֗ן
shên
H8127
tooth
N-cs
מִנִּ֥י
mên
H4482
string
Prep
שִׂמְּחֽוּ/ךָ
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
V-Piel-Perf-3cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 45:9
מֹר
môr
H4753
"myrrh"
N-ms
Mor is the Hebrew word for myrrh, a bitter resin used in perfume and sacred oil. It is mentioned in the Bible as a valuable commodity.
Definition: 1) myrrh 1a) an Arabian gum from the bark of a tree, used in sacred oil and in perfume
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: myrrh. See also: Exodus 30:23; Song of Solomon 3:6; Psalms 45:9.
וַ/אֲהָל֣וֹת
ʼăhâlîym
H174
"aloe"
Conj | N-mp
Aloe wood refers to the sticks or tree of the aloe plant, used for its perfume or medicinal properties. In the Bible, it is mentioned in relation to its fragrant scent. The KJV translates it as tree of lign aloes.
Definition: 1) aloes, aloe tree 1a) aloe tree 1b) aloe (perfume)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: (tree of lign-) aloes. See also: Numbers 24:6; Proverbs 7:17; Psalms 45:9.
קְ֭צִיעוֹת
qᵉtsîyʻâh
H7102
"cassia"
N-fp
Cassia refers to a spice made from the bark of a tree, similar to cinnamon, and is mentioned in the Bible as a valuable commodity. It is first mentioned in Exodus 30:23. The spice was highly valued for its aroma and was used in worship and everyday life.
Definition: 1) cassia 1a) a spice; a powdered bark like cinnamon
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: cassia. See also: Psalms 45:9.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
בִּגְדֹתֶ֑י/ךָ
beged
H899
"treachery"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.
Definition: treachery, deceit
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.
מִֽן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הֵ֥יכְלֵי
hêykâl
H1964
"temple"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for a large public building like a palace or temple, used to describe God's temple in Jerusalem. It appears in the Bible to talk about the temple as God's palace. In the Bible, it is translated as 'palace' or 'temple'.
Definition: : temple 1) palace, temple, nave, sanctuary 1a) palace 1b) temple (palace of God as king) 1c) hall, nave (of Ezekiel's temple) 1d) temple (of heavenly temple)
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: 1 Samuel 1:9; Psalms 138:2; Psalms 5:8.
שֵׁ֝֗ן
shên
H8127
"tooth"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for tooth can also mean ivory or a sharp cliff. It is used in the Bible to describe the teeth of humans and animals, as well as sharp rocks, and is often translated as tooth or ivory.
Definition: : tooth 1) tooth, ivory 1a) tooth 1a1) of man, lex talionis, beast 1b) tooth, tine (of fork) 1c) ivory 1c1) as material 1c2) of commerce 1d) sharp pointed rock
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: crag, [idiom] forefront, ivory, [idiom] sharp, tooth. See also: Genesis 49:12; Psalms 57:5; Psalms 3:8.
מִנִּ֥י
mên
H4482
"string"
Prep
This word refers to a string on a musical instrument, like a harp, and is used in Psalms to describe music and instruments.
Definition: 1) string (of harp) 2) (BDB) portion
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: in (the same) (Psalm 68:23), stringed instrument (Psalm 150:4), whereby (Psalm 45:8 (defective plural)). See also: Psalms 45:9; Psalms 150:4.
שִׂמְּחֽוּ/ךָ
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
V-Piel-Perf-3cp | Suff
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
Study Notes — Psalms 45:9
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- Context
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- Psalms 45:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 45:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 45:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 45:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 45:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 45:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 45:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 45:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 45:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 45:9
- Sermons on Psalms 45:9
Context — My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme
7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
8All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
9The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
10Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, 11and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 2:19 | So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand. |
| 2 | Revelation 21:9 | Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls full of the seven final plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.” |
| 3 | Ephesians 5:26–27 | to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. |
| 4 | Revelation 19:7 | Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. |
| 5 | Revelation 21:2 | I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. |
| 6 | Isaiah 60:10–11 | Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy. Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. |
| 7 | John 3:29 | The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. |
| 8 | Song of Solomon 6:8–9 | There are sixty queens and eighty concubines, and maidens without number, but my dove, my perfect one, is unique, the favorite of the mother who bore her. The maidens see her and call her blessed; the queens and concubines sing her praises. |
| 9 | Song of Solomon 7:1 | How beautiful are your sandaled feet, O daughter of the prince! The curves of your thighs are like jewels, the handiwork of a master. |
| 10 | Psalms 45:13 | All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. |
Psalms 45:9 Summary
[Psalms 45:9 tells us that the king is surrounded by honored women, including the queen, who is adorned with the precious gold of Ophir. This verse reminds us that, as children of God, we are also precious and valued in His sight, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3, where it is written that God has loved us with an everlasting love. The queen standing at the right hand of the king is a symbol of the church, the bride of Christ, and serves as a reminder of our own relationship with God, as described in Ephesians 5:25-33. As we reflect on this verse, we are reminded of the importance of living a life that honors God and reflects His love and glory to those around us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the daughters of kings being among the honored women?
The presence of the daughters of kings among the honored women signifies the high esteem and respect given to the king, as seen in Psalms 45:9, and is a testament to his great influence and power, much like King Solomon's reign as described in First Kings 10:1-13.
Who is the queen standing at the right hand of the king?
The queen standing at the right hand of the king, as mentioned in Psalms 45:9, is a symbol of the church, the bride of Christ, as described in Revelation 21:9, and is adorned with the gold of Ophir, representing the preciousness and value of God's people.
What is the gold of Ophir?
The gold of Ophir, mentioned in Psalms 45:9, is a reference to the valuable and highly prized gold from the region of Ophir, which was known for its wealth and riches, as seen in First Kings 9:28 and Job 28:16.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse, Psalms 45:9, is part of a larger passage that describes the king's majesty and glory, and serves as a reminder of God's love and favor towards him, as seen in Psalms 45:7, where it is written that God has anointed the king above his companions with the oil of joy.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be an honored woman of God, and how can I strive to be one in my own life?
- How can I, like the queen, stand at the right hand of the King of kings, and what does that look like in my daily life?
- What are some ways that I can be adorned with the 'gold of Ophir', or precious things of God, in my own life, such as through prayer, worship, and service to others?
- How can I, like the king, be a reflection of God's love and glory to those around me, and what are some ways that I can demonstrate that in my relationships and interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 45:9
Kings' daughters [were] among thy honourable women,.... Or "maids of honour" (n); who filled and adorned the king's court, and made a splendid appearance there, the same with the virgins, the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 45:9
Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 45:9
Among thy honourable women, i.e. amongst them that attend upon thy spouse, as the manner was in nuptial solemnities; as men attended upon the bridegroom, whence they were called friends, . In reference to Christ, as the spouse or queen is the church in general, so these honourable women are particular believers, who are daily added to the church, , and submit themselves to it. And although the church is made up of particular believers, yet she is distinguished from them, for the decency of the parable, as the whole is oft distinguished by our minds from the parts of which it consists, and as the daughters of Jerusalem are distinguished from the spouse in the book of the Canticles, though the spouse be wholly made up of them. And these believers may be said to be kings’ daughters, either because amongst others many persons of royal or princely races did embrace the faith, as was prophesied of them, 60:10,11, &c., or because they are in a spiritual sense kings unto God, . Upon thy right hand; the most honourable place next to the king’ s. See . Did stand; which is the posture of a servant; to show that as she is a queen, she is also his subject to serve and obey him. Or, is placed, or seated; which seems more agreeable to the person of a queen, , and of a spouse at the nuptial solemnity. In gold of Ophir; clothed in the richest garments made of the choicest gold; by which he designs the graces wherewith the church is accomplished.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 45:9
Psalms 45:9 Kings’ daughters [were] among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Ver. 9. Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women] Thy ladies of honour attending upon thy royal consort (for after the description of Christ, the bridegroom, followeth another, of the queen, his bride, and of the royal nuptials): or, Kings’ daughters are in thy preciousnesses, that is, in thy comeliness that thou hast put upon them, Ezekiel 16:14; for all the Church’ s bravery is borrowed, and all her daughters, i.e. members, are adorned not with their own proper attire, Sed regio mundo et ornatu, out of the King Christ’ s wardrobe; this is the righteousness of the saints, Revelation 19:8, viz. imputed and imparted. Upon thy right hand] Which is a place of dignity and safety. As Christ is at the Father’ s right hand, so the Church is at Christ’ s right hand; where, as his wife, she shineth with her Husband’ s beams. This is very comfortable. Did stand the queen] Heb. the wife, adiutorium illi exacte respondens, as Genesis 2:18, saith Aben Ezra. Of our Edward III the chronicler saith, that he was happy in his wife, a lady of excellent virtue, who drew evenly with him in all the courses of honour that appertained to her side; and seemed a piece so just cut for him, as answered him rightly in every joint (Daniel’ s Hist.).
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 45:9
(9) Honourable women.—Literally, precious ones, i.e., possibly the favourites of the harem. See Proverbs 6:26, where this word precious is used (comp. Jeremiah 31:20), or there may be an allusion to the costliness and magnificence of the harem rather than to affection for its inmates. Perhaps both senses are combined in the word, and we may compare Shakespeare’s “The jewels of our father, with washed eyes Cordelia leaves you.” Upon thy right hand.—Comp. 1 Kings 2:19. Did stand.—Better, was stationed, referring to the position assigned to the bride when the marriage procession was formed. In gold of Ophir.—Or, possibly, as (i.e., precious as) gold of Ophir, a common use of this particle. For Ophir and its gold see 1 Kings 9:28. The LXX. and Vulg. miss the proper name, and read, “clothed in golden vesture and many-coloured.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 45:9
Verse 9. Kings' daughters were among] Applied to Solomon, these words have no difficulty. We know he had seven hundred wives, princesses; and the mention of those here may be intended only to show how highly respected he was among the neighbouring sovereigns, when they cheerfully gave him their daughters to constitute his harem. If we apply it to Solomon's marriage with the daughter of the king of Egypt, it may signify no more than the princesses and ladies of honour who accompanied her to the Israelitish court. Applied to Christ, it may signify that the Gospel, though preached particularly to the poor, became also the means of salvation to many of the kings, queens, and nobles, of the earth. The Chaldee interprets the queen standing at his right hand, by the law; and the honourable women, by the different regions and countries coming to receive that law from his right hand. Perhaps by kings' daughters may be meant different regions and countries, which are represented as constituting the families of potentates. Whole nations shall be converted to the Christian faith; and the queen-the Christian Church, shall be most elegantly adorned with all the graces and good works which at once constitute and adorn the Christian character.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 45:9
9. Kings’ daughters are among thy honourable women: At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir (R.V.). An Oriental monarch prided himself on the number and nobility of the wives in his harem, and some at least of the Jewish monarchs were no exception to the rule (1 Kings 11:3; Son 6:8). It may seem strange that such a degradation of the true ideal of marriage should find place in a Psalm which opens up such lofty thoughts and hopes. But the Psalm reflects the actual facts and customs of the age: it is not intended to depict a perfect state of things. One of the wives takes precedence of the rest and occupies the place of honour (1 Kings 2:19) at the king’s right hand. It is implied that this place is reserved for the new bride whom the poet now turns to address. The verse is a general description of the king’s state, for the bride has not yet been brought in (Psalms 45:14); or is the poet anticipating? Gold of Ophir was the choicest gold (1 Kings 9:28; 1 Kings 10:11; Job 22:24; Job 28:16), but where Ophir was is not known. Most probably it was in S.
Arabia or India.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 45:9
Kings’ daughters were among thy honorable women - Those who were in attendance on him and on the bride were from the most elevated ranks; among the most honorable of the earth.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 45:9
9. Kings’ daughters—Historically the description here given could apply only to Solomon. Queen—The word means bride, or queen consort. Right hand—The place of honour, 1 Kings 2:19.
Sermons on Psalms 45:9
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(Revelation - Part 12): Who Are the 144,000 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the imagery of four angels standing on the four corners of the earth as described in the book of Revelation. He addresses the criticism that |
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Faith Unto Enlargement Through Adversity - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of faith and its application in the work of the Lord. He refers to various passages from the Bible, including Genesis, Romans, an |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Nehemiah) ch.1 & 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not being consumed by earthly things that can make us gloomy. He uses the example of Jeremiah, who was saddened by the deso |
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The Heavenly Calling - Part 16 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the purpose of the Christian life, which is to reveal Christ and bring pleasure to Him. The speaker acknowledges that believers often struggl |
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Come Out of the Darkness of Babylon by Steve Gallagher | The video shown during the sermon was described as a production created by the church. The speaker prayed for the congregation and mentioned that some people may choose to stay beh |
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Circumstantial Happiness by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of knowing God in order to endure the hardships and challenges of life. He gives examples of biblical figures such as Paul, S |
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The Eternal Bride of the Eternal Son by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher describes a vision of a city with a river of the water of life running through it. In the midst of the river, there is a tree of life that bears twelve |