Psa 45:1, 60:1, 69:1, Tit | TSK | STEP | The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom. The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof. (Title.) To the chief.Or, rather, "To the chief musician upon the hexachords, a didactic ode for the sons of Korah, and a song of loves." {Shoshannim} most probably denotes hexachords, or six-stringed instruments, from {shesh,} "six:" hence the Persian {shasta,} a six-stringed lute. This Psalm is supposed by some to be an epithalamium, or nuptial song, on the marriage of Solomon with Pharaoh's daughter; but with what propriety could Solomon be described as fairer than the children of men, a mighty warrior, a victorious conqueror, and a prince whose throne is for ever and ever? A greater than Solomon is here; and the person described is no other than the Messiah, as is acknowledged by many Jewish writers. The Targum on ver. 3 says, "Thy beauty, {malka meshecha,} O King Messiah, is greater than the children of men;" and the Apostle expressly quotes it as such Heb 1:8, 9. It was probably written by David after Nathan's prophetic address 1 Ch 17:27. Shoshannim. Maschil. or, of instruction. A song. is inditing. Heb. boileth, or, bubbleth up. a good. touching. tongue.

Psalms 45:1

1 The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom.

10 The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof.

(Title.) To the chief.Or, rather, "To the chief musician upon the hexachords, a didactic ode for the sons of Korah, and a song of loves." {Shoshannim} most probably denotes hexachords, or six-stringed instruments, from {shesh,} "six:" hence the Persian {shasta,} a six-stringed lute. This Psalm is supposed by some to be an epithalamium, or nuptial song, on the marriage of Solomon with Pharaoh's daughter; but with what propriety could Solomon be described as fairer than the children of men, a mighty warrior, a victorious conqueror, and a prince whose throne is for ever and ever? A greater than Solomon is here; and the person described is no other than the Messiah, as is acknowledged by many Jewish writers. The Targum on ver. 3 says, "Thy beauty, {malka meshecha,} O King Messiah, is greater than the children of men;" and the Apostle expressly quotes it as such Heb 1:8, 9. It was probably written by David after Nathan's prophetic address 1 Ch 17:27.

Shoshannim.

69:1; 80:1; *titles

Maschil. or, of instruction. A song.

So 1:1,2-7; Isa 5:1; Eph 5:32

is inditing. Heb. boileth, or, bubbleth up.

Job 32:18-20; Pr 16:23; Mt 12:35

a good.

49:3; Job 33:3; 34:4; Pr 8:6-9

touching.

2:6; 24:7-10; 110:1,2; So 1:12; Isa 32:1,2; Mt 25:34; 27:37

tongue.

2Sa 23:2; 2Pe 1:21

Psalms 60:1

1 David, complaining to God of former judgment,

4 now upon better hope, prays for deliverance.

6 Comforting himself in God's promises, he craves that help whereon he trusts.

A.M. 2964. B.C. 1040. (Title.) {Shu-shan-eduth.}Probably a hexachord harp, or lute; for {âiduth} appears to be the same as the Arabic {ôod,} a harp or lute; concerning {shushan,} see on Ps 45; 80, titles.

Michtam. or, a golden Psalm.

59:1; *title

when he strove.

2Sa 8:3,12,13; 10:16; 1Ch 18:3,12,13; 19:16-19

valley.

2Ki 14:7; 2Ch 25:11

O God.

10; 44:9; 74:1; 89:38; 108:11; 1Ch 28:9; Ro 11:1,2

scattered. Heb. broken.

59:11; 1Sa 4:10,11,17; 13:6,7,11,19-22; 31:1-7

O turn.

79:9; 89:3,7,19; 85:4; 90:13; La 3:31,32; Zec 10:6

Psalms 69:1

1 David complains of his affliction.

13 He prays for deliverance.

22 He devotes his enemies to destruction.

30 He praises God with thanksgiving.

(Title.) Shoshannim.

45:1; 60:1; 80:1; *titles

A Psalm.It is uncertain when this Psalm was composed; though it is probable that it was written by David during the rebellion of Absalom. It is an exceedingly fine composition; it evidently refers to the advent, passion, and resurrection of our Lord, to the vocation of the Gentiles, and the reprobation of Jews: See the Marginal References.

Psalms 45:1

Psalms 60:1

Psalms 69:1

Titus 1

Titus 2

Titus 3