Psalm 45
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1For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, "I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe." 1For the choir director: according to "The Lilies." A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is moved by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
2You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings. 2You are the most handsome of men; grace flows from your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever.
3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor! 3Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side. In your majesty and splendor--
4Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts! 4in your splendor ride triumphantly in the cause of truth, humility, and justice. May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.
5Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet. 5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.
6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice. 6Your throne, God, is forever and ever; the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
7You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions. 7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions.
8All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy. 8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments; from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.
9Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir. 9Kings' daughters are among your honored women; the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir, stands at your right hand.
10Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family! 10Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider: forget your people and your father's house,
11Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master! Submit to him! 11and the king will desire your beauty. Bow down to him, for he is your lord.
12Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift. 12The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people, will seek your favor with gifts.
13The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold. 13In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious, her clothing embroidered with gold.
14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you. 14In colorful garments she is led to the king; after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.
15They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace. 15They are led in with gladness and rejoicing; they enter the king's palace.
16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land. 16Your sons will succeed your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever. 17I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.
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