Psalms 45
45
Psalm 45
For the choir director; according to shoshannim; #45:0 Unknown musical term. a maskil by Korah’s descendants; a love song.
1My heart is overflowing with good news.
I will direct my song to the king.
My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer.
2You are the most handsome of Adam’s descendants.
Grace is poured on your lips.
That is why God has blessed you forever.
3O warrior, strap your sword to your side
with your splendor and majesty.
4Ride on victoriously in your majesty
for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness.
Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things.
5Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies.
Nations fall beneath you.
6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.
The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice.
7You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong.
That is why God, your God, has anointed you,
rather than your companions, with the oil of joy.
8All your robes are ⌞fragrant⌟ with myrrh, aloes, and cassia.
From ivory palaces the music of stringed instruments delights you.
9The daughters of kings are among your noble ladies.
The queen takes her place at your right hand
and wears gold from Ophir.
10Listen, daughter! Look closely!
Turn your ear ⌞toward me⌟.
Forget your people, and forget your father’s house.
11The king longs for your beauty.
He is your Lord.
Worship him.
12The people of Tyre, the richest people,
want to win your favor with a gift.
13The daughter of the king is glorious inside ⌞the palace⌟.
Her dress is embroidered with gold.
14Wearing a colorful gown, she is brought to the king.
Her bridesmaids follow her.
They will be brought to you.
15With joy and delight they are brought in.
They enter the palace of the king.
16Your sons will take the place of your father.
You will make them princes over the whole earth.
17I will cause your name to be remembered throughout every generation.
That is why the nations will give thanks to you forever and ever.
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Psalms 45
45
A Song for the King’s Wedding
For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” A maskil. A love song of the sons of Korah.
1Beautiful words fill my mind.
I am speaking of royal things.
My tongue is like the pen of a skilled writer.
2You are more handsome than anyone,
and you are an excellent speaker,
so God has blessed you forever.
3Put on your sword, powerful warrior.
Show your glory and majesty.
4In your majesty win the victory
for what is true and right.
Your power will do amazing things.
5Your sharp arrows will enter
the hearts of the king’s enemies.
Nations will be defeated before you.
6God, your throne will last forever and ever.
You will rule your kingdom with fairness.
7You love right and hate evil,
so God has chosen you from among your friends;
he has set you apart with much joy.
8Your clothes smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia.
From palaces of ivory
music comes to make you happy.
9Kings’ daughters are among your honored women.
Your bride stands at your right side
wearing gold from Ophir.
10Listen to me, daughter; look and pay attention.
Forget your people and your father’s family.
11The king loves your beauty.
Because he is your master, you should obey him.
12People from the city of Tyre have brought a gift.
Wealthy people will want to meet you.
13The princess is very beautiful.
Her gown is woven with gold.
14In her beautiful clothes she is brought to the king.
Her bridesmaids follow behind her,
and they are also brought to him.
15They come with happiness and joy;
they enter the king’s palace.
16You will have sons to replace your fathers.
You will make them rulers through all the land.
17I will make your name famous from now on,
so people will praise you forever and ever.
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