Psalms 45:1-13 ▼

1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah (bald). A love song. 1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king (King); my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

2 You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God {Elohim} has blessed you forever.

3 Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.

4 In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

5 Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.

6 Your throne, O God {Elohim}, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

7 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God {Elohim}, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy .

8 All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.

9 The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir (reducing to ashes).

10 Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,

11 and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.

12 The Daughter of Tyre (a rock) will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.

13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.