Psalm 45
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1To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.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."
2You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.2You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.
3Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, With Your glory and Your majesty.3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!
4And in Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, and righteousness; And Your right hand shall teach You awesome things.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!
5Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies; The peoples fall under You.5Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet.
6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.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.
8All Your garments are scented with myrrh and aloes and cassia, Out of the ivory palaces, by which they have made You glad.8All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy.
9Kings’ daughters are among Your honorable women; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.9Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.
10Listen, O daughter, Consider and incline your ear; Forget your own people also, and your father’s house;10Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family!
11So the King will greatly desire your beauty; Because He is your Lord, worship Him.11Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master! Submit to him!
12And the daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor.12Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift.
13The royal daughter is all glorious within the palace; Her clothing is woven with gold.13The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold.
14She shall be brought to the King in robes of many colors; The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to You.14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you.
15With gladness and rejoicing they shall be brought; They shall enter the King’s palace.15They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace.
16Instead of Your fathers shall be Your sons, Whom You shall make princes in all the earth.16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; Therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever.17I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever.
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