Psalms 45
1 For the music director. To the tune of “The Lilies.” Of the sons of Korah. A maskil. A love song.
2 My heart overflows with good words; I recite my work to the king. My tongue is the pen of a skilled scribe.
3 You are the most handsome of all people; grace has been poured on your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever.
4 Strap your sword to your waist, mighty warrior—your glory and splendor.
5 In your splendor, advance and ride for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness; may your right hand teach you awesome deeds.
6 Your arrows are sharp—the peoples fall beneath you—in the hearts of the king’s enemies.
7 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
8 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy above your companions.
9 All your garments are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia; from ivory palaces, stringed instruments delight you.
10 Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand stands the queen, adorned with gold of Ophir.
11 Listen, daughter; look and incline your ear: forget your people and your father’s house.
12 Then the king will desire your beauty. He is your lord; bow before him.
13 The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; the rich among the people will seek your favor.
14 All glorious is the king’s daughter within; her garment is woven with gold.
15 In embroidered garments she is led to the king; behind her come her companions, the young women brought to you.
16 They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the king’s palace.
17 In place of your fathers will be your sons; you will make them princes throughout the land.
18 I will make your name remembered from generation to generation; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.
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