Psalms 45
For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm of the descendants of Korah.
Psalms 45Psalms 45:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term.
1Beautiful words stir my heart.
I will recite a lovely poem about the king,
for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.
2You are the most handsome of all.
Gracious words stream from your lips.
God himself has blessed you forever.
3Put on your sword, O mighty warrior!
You are so glorious, so majestic!
4In your majesty, ride out to victory,
defending truth, humility, and justice.
Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
5Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies’ hearts.
The nations fall beneath your feet.
6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever.
Psalms 45:6 Or Your divine throne.
You rule with a scepter of justice.
7You love justice and hate evil.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you,
pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.
8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes.
In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.
9Kings’ daughters are among your noble women.
At your right side stands the queen,
wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!
10Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.
Forget your people and your family far away.
11For your royal husband delights in your beauty;
honor him, for he is your lord.
12The princess of Tyre will shower you with gifts.
Psalms 45:12 Hebrew The daughter of Tyre.
The wealthy will beg your favor.
13The bride, a princess, looks glorious
in her golden gown.
14In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king,
accompanied by her bridesmaids.
15What a joyful and enthusiastic procession
as they enter the king’s palace!
16Your sons will become kings like their father.
You will make them rulers over many lands.
17I will bring honor to your name in every generation.
Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.
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