Psalm 45
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1My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.1For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, "I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe."
2You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.2You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.
3Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!
4In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!4Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!
5Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; the peoples fall under you.5Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet.
6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
7you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;7You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.
8your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;8All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy.
9daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.9Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.
10Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father’s house,10Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family!
11and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him.11Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master! Submit to him!
12The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people.12Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift.
13All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold.13The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold.
14In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her.14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you.
15With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.15They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace.
16In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth.16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.17I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever.
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