Psalm 45
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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.1For the choir director; according to the Shoshannim. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
2You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.2You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.
3Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.3Gird Your sword on Your thigh, O Mighty One, In Your splendor and Your majesty!
4In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.4And in Your majesty ride on victoriously, For the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; Let Your right hand teach You awesome things.
5Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.5Your arrows are sharp; The peoples fall under You; Your arrows are in the heart of the King's enemies.
6Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your fellows.
8All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.8All Your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made You glad.
9Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.9Kings' daughters are among Your noble ladies; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.
10Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father's house.10Listen, O daughter, give attention and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father's house;
11Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.11Then the King will desire your beauty. Because He is your Lord, bow down to Him.
12The city of Tyre will come with a gift, people of wealth will seek your favor.12The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor.
13All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.13The King's daughter is all glorious within; Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
14In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her-- those brought to be with her.14She will be led to the King in embroidered work; The virgins, her companions who follow her, Will be brought to You.
15Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king.15They will be led forth with gladness and rejoicing; They will enter into the King's palace.
16Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.16In place of your fathers will be your sons; You shall make them princes in all the earth.
17I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.17I will cause Your name to be remembered in all generations; Therefore the peoples will give You thanks forever and ever.
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