The Psalms (WEB)
Psalm 45
For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Lilies." A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song.
45:1My heart overflows with a noble theme.
I recite my verses for the king.
My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
45:2You are the most excellent of the sons of men.
Grace has anointed your lips,
Therefore God has blessed you forever.
45:3Gird your sword on your thigh, mighty one,
Your splendor and your majesty.
45:4In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness.
Let your right hand display awesome deeds.
45:5Your arrows are sharp.
The nations fall under you, with arrows in the heart of the king's enemies.
45:6Your throne, God, is forever and ever.
A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.
45:7You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
45:8All your garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia.
Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.
45:9Kings' daughters are among your honorable women.
At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.
45:10Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear.
Forget your own people, and also your father's house.
45:11So will the king desire your beauty,
Honor him, for he is your lord.
45:12The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift.
The rich among the people entreat your favor.
45:13The princess inside is all glorious.
Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
45:14She shall be led to the king in embroidered work.
The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you.
45:15With gladness and rejoicing shall they be led.
They shall enter into the king's palace.
45:16Your sons will take the place of your fathers.
You shall make them princes in all the earth.
45:17I will make your name to be remembered in all generations.
Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever.
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