Psalm 45
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1To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.1My heart is moved by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
2You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.2You are the most handsome of men; grace flows from your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever.
3Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, With Your glory and Your majesty.3Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side. In your majesty and splendor--
4And in Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, and righteousness; And Your right hand shall teach You awesome things.4in your splendor ride triumphantly in the cause of truth, humility, and justice. May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.
5Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies; The peoples fall under You.5Your sharpened arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.
6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.6Your throne, God, is forever and ever; the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions.
8All Your garments are scented with myrrh and aloes and cassia, Out of the ivory palaces, by which they have made You glad.8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments; from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.
9Kings’ daughters are among Your honorable women; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.9Kings' daughters are among your honored women; the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir, stands at your right hand.
10Listen, O daughter, Consider and incline your ear; Forget your own people also, and your father’s house;10Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider: forget your people and your father's house,
11So the King will greatly desire your beauty; Because He is your Lord, worship Him.11and the king will desire your beauty. Bow down to him, for he is your lord.
12And the daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor.12The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people, will seek your favor with gifts.
13The royal daughter is all glorious within the palace; Her clothing is woven with gold.13In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious, her clothing embroidered with gold.
14She shall be brought to the King in robes of many colors; The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to You.14In colorful garments she is led to the king; after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.
15With gladness and rejoicing they shall be brought; They shall enter the King’s palace.15They are led in with gladness and rejoicing; they enter the king's palace.
16Instead of Your fathers shall be Your sons, Whom You shall make princes in all the earth.16Your sons will succeed your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; Therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever.17I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.
The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission.
Psalm 44
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