Psalms 45:2

“As smoke is driven away, so drive [them] away, etc.] This both describes the character of wicked men, Christ’s enemies; as their darkness and ignorance, their will worship and superstition, and their detestableness to God, (<660902>Revelation 9:2 <236505>Isaiah 65:5); and the manner of their destruction; which is as easily brought about as smoke is driven by the wind, and is as irretrievable, like smoke that vanisheth into air f882; (see <193720>”

“To rich personal attractions is added grace of the lips, captivating powers of speech. This is given, and becomes a source of power and proves a blessing. Christ is a prophet (Luk 4:22).”

“Thou art fairer than the children of men - That is, Thou art more fair and comely than men; thy comeliness is greater than that which is found among men. In other words, Thou art beautiful beyond any human standard or comparison. The language, indeed, would not necessarily imply that he was not a man, but it means that among all who dwell upon the earth there was none to be found that could be compared with him. The Hebrew word rendered “thou art fairer” - יפיפית yāpeyāpiytha - is a very unusual term. It is properly a reduplication of the word meaning “beautiful,” and thus means to be very beautiful. It would be well expressed by the phrase “Beautiful - beautiful - art thou above the…”

“Fairer - Than all other men: which is most true of Christ; but not of Solomon; whom many have excelled, in holiness and righteousness, which is the chief part of the beauty celebrated in this psalm. Grace - God hath plentifully poured into thy mind and tongue the gift of speaking wisely, eloquently, and acceptably. Therefore - And because God hath so eminently qualified thee for rule, therefore he hath blessed thee with an everlasting kingdom. Psalms 45:3”

“45:2 This general description of the king’s symbolic status anticipates his permanent legacy (45:16). That the Lord has blessed him and charged him to bear God’s attributes is symbolized by his handsome appearance and gracious words.”

“fairer: Sol 2:3, Sol 5:10-16; Zac 9:17; Mat 17:2; Joh 1:14; Col 1:15-18; Heb 1:3, Heb 1:4, Heb 7:26; Rev 1:13-18 grace: Pro 22:11; Isa 50:4; Luk 4:22; Joh 7:46 God: Psa 21:6, Psa 72:17-19; Phi 2:9-11 Psalms 45:3”