Psalm 45:9

Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

Cross-references

Psalm 45:13 Parallel

Psalm 45:13 describes the king's daughter's clothing of gold, continuing the description of the queen from verse 9.

1 Kings 2:19 has Bathsheba seated at Solomon's right hand, directly paralleling the queen at the king's right hand in Psalm 45:9.

In Ephesians 5:32, Paul reveals the mystery that marriage symbolizes Christ and the church, echoing the royal wedding imagery of Psalm 45:9.

In Revelation 18:7, Babylon boasts as a queen, contrasting with the honored queen at the king's right hand in Psalm 45:9.

1 Kings 9:28 Historical context

1 Kings 9:28 records Solomon's gold from Ophir, the same source as the queen's gold in Psalm 45:9.

1 Kings 10:11 Historical context

1 Kings 10:11 mentions gold from Ophir, the same source as the queen's gold in Psalm 45:9, linking to Solomon's wealth.

Song of Solomon 6:8 lists queens, concubines, and virgins, echoing the kings' daughters and queen in this verse.

In Song 6:9, queens and concubines praise the beloved, mirroring the royal women honoring the queen in Psalm 45:9.

1 Peter 3:3 Contrast

In 1 Peter 3:3, Peter warns against outward adornment like gold, contrasting with the queen's gold in Psalm 45:9.

Job 28:16 Related theme

Job 28:16 uses 'gold of Ophir' as a measure of wisdom's value — the same precious metal appears here as the queen's adornment.