To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song.
"My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe." Verse 1
If you read this entire song it is evident it is a psalm about Jesus. He is the King who will reign in righteousness and love his people as a groom loves his new bride.
"You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. Gird Your sword on Your thigh, O Mighty One, In Your splendor and Your majesty! In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!" Verses 2-4
"You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your fellows." Verses 6,7
Pulpit Commentary
God will only commit rule and authority over his Church to one who will rule justly - one who loves righteousness and hates iniquity. The Messiah is alone perfect in righteousness, and therefore entitled to rule.
"All Your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made You glad." Verse 8.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
The king thus inaugurated is now presented as a bridegroom, who appears in garments richly perfumed, brought out from ivory palaces—His royal residence; by which, as indications of the happy bridal occasion, He has been gladdened.
"Kings' daughters are among Your noble ladies; At Your right hand stands the Queen in gold from Ophir. All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold. In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids." Verses 9, 14
Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
Upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir; by whom is meant the church, whose title is a "queen", being the bride, the Lamb's wife: wherefore, because he is King, she is Queen; for this title she has not of herself; it is founded not in her own right, but upon her relation to Christ, being married to him; and so is expressive of relation to him, union with him, and of privilege and dignity through him; she sharing with him in all he has, even in his kingdom and government, reigning with him, and on the same throne.
"They will be led forth with gladness and rejoicing; They will enter into the King's palace." Verse 15.
One day we will be led forth with great joy and enter into our King's palace. There we will live with him forever. There all our dreams for a vibrant, loving and beautiful life will come true. There we will learn, grow and worship our mighty King of Kings.
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