Psalm 45 New International Version :)

Psalm 45

For the director of music. To the tune of "Lilies." Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song. [a]

1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme

as I recite my verses for the king;

my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.



2 You are the most excellent of men

and your lips have been anointed with grace,

since God has blessed you forever.



3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one;

clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.



4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously

in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness;

let your right hand display awesome deeds.



5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies;

let the nations fall beneath your feet.



6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;

a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.



7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness;

therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions

by anointing you with the oil of joy.



8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;

from palaces adorned with ivory

the music of the strings makes you glad.



9 Daughters of kings are among your honored women;

at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.



10 Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear:

Forget your people and your father's house.



11 The king is enthralled by your beauty;

honor him, for he is your lord.



12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, [b]

men of wealth will seek your favor.



13 All glorious is the princess within her chamber ;

her gown is interwoven with gold.



14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king;

her virgin companions follow her

and are brought to you.



15 They are led in with joy and gladness;

they enter the palace of the king.



16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers;

you will make them princes throughout the land.



17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations;

therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.



Footnotes:

Psalm 45:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term

Psalm 45:12 Or A Tyrian robe is among the gifts





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