Psalms 45:1-13 ▼

1 MY heart bubbles forth good news and I will tell my deeds to the king; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

2 You are fairer than the children of men; grace is poured into your lips; therefore God has blessed you for ever.

3 Gird your sword upon your thigh, O most mighty, with your glory and your majesty.

4 Your majesty is triumphant; ride upon the word of truth and meekness and righteousness; your law is upheld by reverence for your right hand.

5 Your arrows are sharp; let them pierce the heart of the king's enemies, and let the people fall under you.

6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.

8 All your garments smell of myrrh and aloes and cassia, out of the magnificent temple whereby they have made you glad.

9 The king's daughter stands in glory, the queen stands at your right hand in gold of Ophir.

10 Hearken, O my daughter, and consider and incline your ear; forget also your own people and your father's house.

11 So shall the king greatly desire your beauty; for he is your lord; make obeisance to him.

12 And the daughter of Tyre shall worship him; even the rich among the people shall seek your presence with gifts.

13 All the glory of the king's daughter is from within; her clothing is adorned with fine gold.