Psalm 45:2

New International Reader's Version

You are the most excellent of men. Your lips have been given the ability to speak gracious words. God has blessed you forever.

Cross References

Psalm 21:6

You have given him blessings that will never end. You have made him glad and joyful because you are with him.

Proverbs 22:11

A person who has a pure and loving heart and speaks kindly will be a friend of the king.

Proverbs 5:2

Then you will continue to have good sense. Your lips will keep on speaking words of knowledge.

Song of Solomon 2:3

“My love, among the young men you are like an apple tree among the trees of the forest. I’m happy to sit in your shade. Your fruit tastes so sweet to me.

Isaiah 33:17

People of Judah, you will see the king in all his glory and majesty. You will view his kingdom spreading far and wide.

Isaiah 50:4

The Lord and King has taught me what to say. He has taught me how to help those who are tired. He wakes me up every morning. He makes me want to listen like a good student.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the Lord and King is on me. The Lord has anointed me to announce good news to poor people. He has sent me to comfort those whose hearts have been broken. He has sent me to announce freedom for those who have been captured. He wants me to set prisoners free from their dark cells.

Zechariah 9:17

How very beautiful they will be! Grain and fresh wine will make the young men and young women strong.

Matthew 17:2

There in front of them his appearance was changed. His face shone like the sun. His clothes became as white as the light.

Luke 4:22

Everyone said good things about him. They were amazed at the gracious words they heard from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.

John 1:14

The Word became a human being. He made his home with us. We have seen his glory. It is the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father. And the Word was full of grace and truth.

John 7:46

“No one ever spoke the way this man does,” the guards replied.

Hebrews 7:26

A high priest like that really meets our need. He is holy, pure and without blame. He isn’t like other people. He does not sin. He is lifted high above the heavens.