Psalm 45 NLT ISV Parallel

◄ Psalm 45 ►

New Living Translation

International Standard Version

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.

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. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever.

2You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

3Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic!

3Strap your sword to your side, mighty warrior, along with your honor and majesty.

4In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!

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, piercing your enemies’ hearts. The nations fall beneath your feet.

5Your arrows are sharpened to penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. People will fall under you.

6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You rule with 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. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.

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.

8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes. In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.

8All your clothes are scented with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.

9Kings’ daughters are among your noble women. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest 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 to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your family far away.

10Listen, daughter! Consider and pay attention. Forget your people and your father's house,

11For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.

11and the king will greatly desire your beauty. Because he is your lord, you should bow in respect before him.

12The princess of Tyre will shower you with gifts. The wealthy will beg your favor.

12The daughter of Tyre will come with a wedding gift; wealthy people will entreat your favor.

13The bride, a princess, looks glorious in her golden gown.

13In her chamber, the king's daughter is glorious; her clothing is embroidered with gold thread.

14In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids.

14In embroidered garments she is presented to the king. Her virgin companions who follow her train will be presented to you.

15What a joyful and enthusiastic procession as they enter the king’s palace!

15Filled with joy and gladness, they are presented when they enter the king's palace.

16Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands.

16Your sons will take the place of your ancestors, and you will set them up as princes in all the earth.

17I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.

17From generation to generation, I will cause your name to be remembered. Therefore people will thank you forever and ever.