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 director of music. To the tune of "Lilies." Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
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 excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
3Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!3Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!4In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
5Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; the peoples fall under you.5Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;6Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
7you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.
8your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;8All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.
9daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.9Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
10Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father’s house,10Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father's house.
11and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him.11Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
12The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people.12The city of Tyre will come with a gift, people of wealth will seek your favor.
13All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold.13All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.
14In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her.14In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her-- those brought to be with her.
15With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.15Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king.
16In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth.16Your sons will take the place of your fathers; 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 perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.
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