Psalm 45

A Royal Wedding Song

Vs. 2 - God has blessed you forever

Vs. 17 - I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.

This song was written to be sung at the wedding of some Israelite king. The anticipation of such an occasion causes the writer’s heart to overflow with joy.  As in most ceremonial songs, the words of this psalm are extravagant when applied to the Israelite king. But the same words, when applied to the King of kings, are scarcely enough to begin to describe his glory and power.        - Don Fleming

Psalms 45 is another example of a royal psalm which reflects the historical situation of ancient Israel, but which ultimately applies to Christ in that He is the one through whom the primary aspects of its idealistic portrayal of the Davidic ruler are fully realized.            - Chisholm

Words like these spoken at an ancient eastern wedding would be considered polite exaggeration, but when applied to Jesus Christ, they aren’t strong enough!           - Warren Wiersbe

Only the Messiah could fully embody the high praise in these lyrics. And the joyous occasion of a royal wedding must have been greatly enhanced by the anticipation of His coming.