Psalm 45
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1To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.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.
2Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.2You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever.
3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.3Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic!
4And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.4In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
5Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.5Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies’ hearts. The nations fall beneath your feet.
6Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You rule with a scepter of justice.
7Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.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.
8All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes. In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.
9Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.9Kings’ daughters are among your noble women. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!
10Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;10Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your family far away.
11So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.11For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
12And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.12The princess of Tyre will shower you with gifts. The wealthy will beg your favor.
13The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.13The bride, a princess, looks glorious in her golden gown.
14She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.14In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids.
15With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.15What a joyful and enthusiastic procession as they enter the king’s palace!
16Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.16Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands.
17I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.17I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.
King James Bible, text courtesy of BibleProtector.com.Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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