Psalms 45:1

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

Cross References (22)

  • Psalms 49:3 (16)

    My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.

  • 2 Samuel 23:2 (15)

    The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.

  • Job 33:3 (14)

    My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

  • Proverbs 16:23 (12)

    The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

  • Job 32:18–20 (11)

    For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.

  • Isaiah 5:1 (8)

    I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill.

  • 2 Peter 1:21 (8)

    For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the

  • Song of Solomon 1:1–7 (8)

    This is Solomon’s Song of Songs.

  • Psalms 24:7–10 (7)

    Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

  • Proverbs 8:6–9 (7)

    Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.

  • Song of Solomon 1:12 (6)

    While the king was at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.

  • Job 34:4 (6)

    Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.

  • Matthew 25:34 (6)

    Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for

  • Psalms 2:6 (6)

    “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”

  • Psalms 69:1 (6)

    For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck.

  • Ephesians 5:32 (6)

    This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church.

  • Matthew 27:37 (5)

    Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

  • Ezra 7:6 (5)

    this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had give

  • Isaiah 32:1–2 (4)

    Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.

  • Matthew 12:35 (4)

    The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil s

  • Psalms 110:1–2 (4)

    A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”

  • Psalms 80:1 (4)

    For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who l