Psalm 45
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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." 1My heart is overflowing with good news; I speak what I have composed to the king; my tongue is like the pen of an articulate scribe.
2You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings. 2You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor! 3Strap your sword to your side, mighty warrior, along with your honor and majesty.
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! 4In your majesty ride forth for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness; and your strong right hand will teach you awesome things.
5Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet. 5Your arrows are sharpened to penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. People will fall under you.
6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice. 6Your throne, God, exists forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.
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. 7You love justice and hate wickedness. That is why God, even your God, has anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness.
8All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy. 8All your clothes are scented with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.
9Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir. 9The king's daughters are among your honorable women; the queen, dressed in gold from Ophir, has taken her place at your right hand."
10Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family! 10Listen, daughter! Consider and pay attention. Forget your people and your father's house,
11Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master! Submit to him! 11and the king will greatly desire your beauty. Because he is your lord, you should bow in respect before him.
12Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift. 12The daughter of Tyre will come with a wedding gift; wealthy people will entreat your favor.
13The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold. 13In her chamber, the king's daughter is glorious; her clothing is embroidered with gold thread.
14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you. 14In embroidered garments she is presented to the king. Her virgin companions who follow her train will be presented to you.
15They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace. 15Filled with joy and gladness, they are presented when they enter the king's palace.
16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land. 16Your sons will take the place of your ancestors, and you will set them up as princes in all the earth.
17I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever. 17From generation to generation, I will cause your name to be remembered. Therefore people will thank you forever and ever.
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