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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Psalms 45
45
For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm#45:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of the descendants of Korah.
1Beautiful words stir my heart.
I will recite a lovely poem about the king,
for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.
2You are the most handsome of all.
Gracious words stream from your lips.
God himself has blessed you forever.
3Put on your sword, O mighty warrior!
You are so glorious, so majestic!
4In your majesty, ride out to victory,
defending truth, humility, and justice.
Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
5Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies’ hearts.
The nations fall beneath your feet.
6Your throne, O God,#45:6 Or Your divine throne. endures forever and ever.
You rule with a scepter of justice.
7You love justice and hate evil.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you,
pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.
8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes.
In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.
9Kings’ daughters are among your noble women.
At your right side stands the queen,
wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!
10Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.
Forget your people and your family far away.
11For your royal husband delights in your beauty;
honor him, for he is your lord.
12The princess of Tyre#45:12 Hebrew The daughter of Tyre. will shower you with gifts.
The wealthy will beg your favor.
13The bride, a princess, looks glorious
in her golden gown.
14In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king,
accompanied by her bridesmaids.
15What a joyful and enthusiastic procession
as they enter the king’s palace!
16Your sons will become kings like their father.
You will make them rulers over many lands.
17I will bring honor to your name in every generation.
Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.
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