Psalm 45
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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.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."
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 all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.
3Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic!3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!
4In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!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!
5Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies’ hearts. The nations fall beneath your feet.5Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet.
6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You rule with a scepter of justice.6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
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 evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.
8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes. In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.8All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy.
9Kings’ daughters are among your noble women. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!9Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.
10Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your family far away.10Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family!
11For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.11Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master! Submit to him!
12The princess of Tyre will shower you with gifts. The wealthy will beg your favor.12Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift.
13The bride, a princess, looks glorious in her golden gown.13The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold.
14In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids.14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you.
15What a joyful and enthusiastic procession as they enter the king’s palace!15They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace.
16Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands.16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.17I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever.
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