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 Royal Wedding Song#Ps 45 Hebrew title: A poem by the clan of Korah; a love song.
1Beautiful words fill my mind,
as I compose this song for the king.
Like the pen of a good writer
my tongue is ready with a poem.
2You are the most handsome of men;
you are an eloquent speaker.
God has always blessed you.
3Buckle on your sword, mighty king;
you are glorious and majestic.
4Ride on in majesty to victory
for the defence of truth and justice!#45.4 Probable text and justice; Hebrew and meekness of justice.
Your strength will win you great victories!
5Your arrows are sharp,
they pierce the hearts of your enemies;
nations fall down at your feet.
6 #
Heb 1.8–9
The kingdom that God has given you#45.6 The kingdom that God has given you; or Your kingdom, O God; or Your divine kingdom.
will last for ever and ever.
You rule over your people with justice;
7you love what is right and hate what is evil.
That is why God, your God, has chosen you
and has poured out more happiness on you
than on any other king.
8The perfume of myrrh and aloes is on your clothes;
musicians entertain you in palaces decorated with ivory.
9Among the ladies of your court are daughters of kings,
and on the right of your throne stands the queen,
wearing ornaments of finest gold.
10Bride of the king, listen to what I say —
forget your people and your relatives.
11Your beauty will make the king desire you;
he is your master, so you must obey him.
12The people of Tyre will bring you gifts;
rich people will try to win your favour.
13The princess is in the palace — how beautiful she is!
Her gown is made of gold thread.
14In her colourful gown she is led to the king,
followed by her bridesmaids,
and they also are brought to him.
15With joy and gladness they come
and enter the king's palace.
16You, my king, will have many sons
to succeed your ancestors as kings,
and you will make them rulers over the whole earth.
17My song will keep your fame alive for ever,
and everyone will praise you for all time to come.
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