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." 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 handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings. 2You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.
3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor! 3Gird Your sword on Your thigh, O Mighty One, In Your splendor and Your 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! 4And in Your majesty ride on victoriously, For the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; Let Your right hand 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 sharp; The peoples fall under You; Your arrows are in the heart of the King's enemies.
6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice. 6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
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 have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your fellows.
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 garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; Out of 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. 9Kings' daughters are among Your noble ladies; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.
10Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family! 10Listen, O daughter, give attention and incline your ear: 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! 11Then the King will desire your beauty. Because He is your Lord, bow down to Him.
12Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift. 12The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor.
13The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold. 13The King's daughter is all glorious within; Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you. 14She will be led to the King in embroidered work; The virgins, her companions who follow her, Will be brought to You.
15They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace. 15They will be led forth with gladness and rejoicing; They will enter into the King's palace.
16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; 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 proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever. 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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