Psalms 45:1-13 ▼

1 To the Chief Musician; set to the [tune of] “Lilies.” A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem. A Song of Love. My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my psalm to the King. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.

2 You are fairer than the sons of men; Graciousness is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.

3 Strap Your sword on Your thigh, O mighty One, In Your splendor and Your majesty!

4 And in Your majesty ride on triumphantly For the cause of truth and humility and righteousness; Let Your right hand guide You to awesome things.

5 Your arrows are sharp; The peoples (nations) fall under You; Your arrows pierce the hearts of the King’s enemies.

6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

7 You have loved righteousness (virtue, morality, justice) and hated wickedness; Therefore God, your God, has anointed You Above Your companions with the oil of jubilation.

8 All Your garments are fragrant with myrrh, aloes and cassia; From ivory palaces stringed instruments have made You glad.

9 Kings’ daughters are among Your noble ladies; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.

10 Hear, O daughter, consider and incline your ear [to my instruction]: Forget your people and your father’s house;

11 Then the King will desire your beauty; Because He is your Lord, bow down and honor Him.

12 The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor.

13 Glorious is the King’s daughter within [the palace]; Her robe is interwoven with gold.