Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.
Solomon's marriage to an Egyptian wife stands as the historical occasion, yet the psalm reaches far beyond: it teaches the faithful that Christ's kingdom surpasses any earthly reign in majesty, wealth, and extent. The true subject is the felicity of living under His government.
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Commenting on Psalm 45:1-17
Christ's arrows are sharp, nothing blunted about His work. He aims at the heart, not the head, and He never misses; when His convicting darts lodge there, the wound cuts deep and only He can heal it. When He draws His bow of might, no one stands; nations tremble and fall beneath His power.
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The lilies in the title are no accident: Christ Himself is the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valleys, and this song belongs to the virgin-company that attends the Lamb. Here is a good matter, the noblest subject there is, yet how seldom it fills our discourse. When you speak of Christ, your heart must be inditing it first, full of serious thought and holy fire, before your tongue can write like a skillful pen.
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Commenting on Psalm 45:1-5