Psalms 45:2 net — You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you con…

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"You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings."

— Psalms 45:2, NET Bible

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Psalms 45 — Context

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For the music director; according to the tune of“Lilies;” by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say,“I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe.”

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You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

3

Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!

4

Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!

5

Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king’s enemies. Nations fall at your feet.

Psalms 45:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 45:2 say?
Psalms 45:2 in the NET Bible reads: “You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.”
Where is Psalms 45:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 45:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 45, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 45:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 45:2 in?
Psalms 45:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 45:2?
Psalms 45:2 reads (NET): “You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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