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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Psalm 45
45
A Song for the King's Marriage
To the chief Musician upon Shoshan´nim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.
1My heart is inditing a good matter:
I speak of the things which I have made touching the King:
my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
2Thou art fairer than the children of men:
grace is poured into thy lips:
therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty,
with thy glory and thy majesty.
4And in thy majesty ride prosperously,
because of truth and meekness and righteousness;
and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
5Thine arrows are sharp
in the heart of the King's enemies;
whereby the people fall under thee.
6 #
Heb 1.8,9. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever:
the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
7Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness:
therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee
with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
8All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia,
out of the ivory palaces,
whereby they have made thee glad.
9Kings' daughters were among thy honorable women:
upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
10Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear;
forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;
11so shall the King greatly desire thy beauty:
for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.
12And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift;
even the rich among the people shall entreat thy favor.
13The King's daughter is all glorious within:
her clothing is of wrought gold.
14She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework:
the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.
15With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought:
they shall enter into the King's palace.
16Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children,
whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.
17I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations:
therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.
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