Psalms 45
45
Celebration of a Royal Wedding
For the music director; according to The Lilies. Of the sons of Korah.
A maskil. A song of love.#The Hebrew Bible counts the superscription as the first verse of the psalm; the English verse number is reduced by one
1My heart is moved with a good word;
I recite my compositions#Literally “works,” that is, the song he has composed to the king.
My tongue is the pen of a skilled scribe.
2You are the most handsome of the sons of humankind;
grace is poured out on your lips;
therefore God has blessed you forever.
3Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one,
in your splendor and your majesty.
4And in your majesty ride victoriously,#Literally “Succeed! Ride!”
because of truth and humility and righteousness.
And let your right hand teach you awesome deeds.
5Your arrows are sharp;
peoples fall under you
in the midst of the king’s enemies.
6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.
A scepter of uprightness is
the scepter of your kingdom.
7You love righteousness and hate wickedness.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you
from among your companions with festive oil.
8All your robes are scented with myrrh and aloes and cassia.
From palaces of ivory stringed instruments gladden you.
9Kings’ daughters are among your noble ladies.
The queen stands at your right hand in gold of Ophir.
10Hear, O daughter, and discern#Literally “see” and incline your ear,
and forget your people and your father’s house.
11Let the king desire your beauty.#Or “Should the king desire … then bow down …”
Because he is your lord, therefore#Hebrew “and” bow down to him.
12Even the daughter of Tyre will come with a gift.
The rich from among people will seek your favor.#Literally “face”
13The king’s daughter is all glorious within;#That is, within her bridal chamber
her garment is of gold embroidered cloth.
14She is brought to the king in colorful garments.
The young women behind her, her attendants,
are being brought to you.
15They are led with joy and gladness.
They enter the palace of the king.
16In place of your#The pronouns and verbal forms are masculine in this verse fathers will be your sons.
You will make them princes in all the land.#Or “earth”
17I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations;
therefore peoples will praise you forever and ever.
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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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