Tehillim 45
45
(For the one directing upon Shoshannim, for the Bnei Korach. A Maskil. Shir yedidot [a love song])
1My lev is stirred with davar tov; I speak my verses to HaMelech; my leshon (tongue) is the et (pen, stylus) of a sofer mahir (ready scribe, skillful writer).
2 Thou art fairer than Bnei Adam; chen (grace, favor) is poured upon Thy sfatayim (lips); therefore Elohim hath blessed Thee l'olam.#45:2 T.N. The coming Messianic King is called Elohim Ps 45:6 [7] just as this coming personage is called El Gibbor in Isa 9:5; see MJ 1:8; The Targumist renders Ps 45:2 [3] as a reference to Moshiach.
3 Gird Thy cherev upon Thy side, O Gibbor,#45:3 See Isa 9:6 [5] with Thy hod (glory, splendor) and Thy hadar (majesty).
4 And in Thy hadar (majesty) ride forth victoriously for the sake of emes and anavah and tzedek; and Thy Yamin (Right Hand) shall guide Thee to nora'ot (things of awe).
5 Thine khitzim (arrows) are sharp in the lev oyvei HaMelech (in the heart of the Kingʼs enemies); the Amim (nations) fall under Thee.
6 Thy kisse (throne), O Elohim, is olam va'ed; the shevet (sceptre) of Thy Malchut is a shevet of uprightness.
7 Thou lovest tzedek, and hatest resha; therefore Elohim, Eloheicha, hath anointed Thee with shemen sasson (the oil of gladness) above Thy chaverim.
8 All Thy robes smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia; out of the ivory heikhalim stringed instruments have made Thee glad.
9 Banot Melachim were among Thy ladies of honor; upon Thy Yamin (Right Hand) is stationed the Shegal (Queen consort, spouse of the reigning monarch) in golden jewelry of Ophir.
10 Pay heed, O Bat (daughter), and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy Bais Avi;
11 Then shall HaMelech be enthralled with thy beauty; since He is thy Adon, hishtachavi lo (bow to Him).
12 And the Bat Tzor (Tyre) shall be there with a minchah (gift); even the ashirim (rich ones) among the people shall entreat thy favor.
13 The Bat Melech is all glorious within; her clothing is zahav embroidered.
14 She shall be brought unto HaMelech in woven apparel; the betulot (virgins), her companions that follow her, shall be brought unto Thee.
15 With simchah and gladness shall they be led forth; they shall enter into the Heikhal Melech.
16 Instead of thy avot shall be thy sons, whom thou mayest make sarim (princes) in kol ha'aretz.
17 I will make Thy Shem to be remembered kol dor vador; therefore shall the Amim (nations) praise Thee l'olam va'ed.
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Psalms 45
45
To the director: To the tune “Shoshanim.”#Psalm 45 To the tune “Shoshanim” Or “On the Shoshanim.” A maskil from the Korah family. A love song.
1Beautiful thoughts fill my mind
as I speak these lines for the king.
These words come from my tongue
as from the pen of a skilled writer.
2You are more handsome than anyone,
and you say such pleasant things.
So God will always bless you.
3Put on your sword, mighty warrior,
so impressive in your splendid uniform.
4Go out in your greatness to win the victory for what is true and right.
Let us see the amazing things you can do with your powerful right arm.#45:4 right arm This pictures God as a warrior-king. The right arm is a symbol of his power and authority.
5Your sharp arrows will go deep into the hearts of your enemies,
who will fall to the ground in front of you.
6God,#45:6 God This might be a song to God as king. Or here, the writer might be using the word “God” as a title for the king. your kingdom will last forever.
You use your authority for justice.
7You love what is right and hate what is wrong.
So God, your God, chose you to be king,
giving you more joy and honor than anyone like you.#45:7 chose … anyone like you Literally, “anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions.” This refers to the special oil used in the dedication of a new priest or king.
8From your clothes comes the wonderful smell of myrrh, aloes, and cassia.
In palaces decorated with ivory, you enjoy the music of stringed instruments.
9Here are ladies of honor, daughters of kings.
Your bride#45:9 bride Or “queen.” stands at your right side, wearing a gown decorated with the finest gold.
10My lady,#45:10 My lady Literally, “Daughter.” listen to me.
Listen carefully and understand me.
Forget your people and your father’s family,
11so that the king will be pleased with your beauty.
He will be your new husband,#45:11 husband Or “master.”
so you must honor him.
12People from Tyre will bring you gifts.
Their richest people will try to win your friendship.
13The princess is so beautiful in her gown,
like a pearl set in gold.
14Clothed in beauty, she is led to the king,
followed by her bridesmaids.
15Filled with joy and excitement,
they enter into the king’s palace.
16Your sons will be kings like their ancestors.
You will make them rulers throughout the land.
17You will be famous for generations.
People will praise you forever and ever.
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