Psalms 45:1-13 ▼

1 For the music director; according to the Shoshannim. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. My heart is moved with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

2 You are the most handsome of the sons of mankind; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.

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

4 And in Your majesty ride on victoriously, For the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness; Let Your right hand teach You awesome things.

5 Your arrows are sharp; The peoples fall under You; Your arrows are in the heart of the King’s enemies.

6 Your throne, God, is forever and ever; The scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

7 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your companions.

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

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

10 Listen, daughter, look and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house;

11 Then the King will crave your beauty. Because He is your Lord, bow down to Him.

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

13 The King’s daughter is all glorious within; Her clothing is interwoven with gold.