Psalms 45

1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

Unto the end. For those who will be changed. To the sons of Korah, toward understanding. A Canticle for the Beloved. My heart has uttered a good word. I speak of my works to the king. My tongue is like the pen of a scribe who writes quickly.

2 You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.

You are a brilliant form before the sons of men. Grace has been poured freely into your lips. Because of this, God has blessed you in eternity.

3 Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.

Fasten your sword to your thigh, O most powerful one.

4 In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

With your splendor and your excellence extended, proceed prosperously, and reign for the sake of truth and meekness and justice, and so will your right hand lead you wondrously.

5 Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.

Your arrows are sharp; the people will fall under you, with the hearts of the enemies of the king.

6 Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of true aim.

7 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.

You have loved justice and hated iniquity. Because of this, God, your God, has anointed you, before your co-heirs, with the oil of gladness.

8 All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.

Myrrh and balsam and cinnamon perfume your garments, from the houses of ivory. From these, they have delighted you:

9 The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.

the daughters of kings in your honor. The queen assisted at your right hand, in clothing of gold, encircled with diversity.

10 Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,

Listen, daughter, and see, and incline your ear. And forget your people and your father’s house.

11 and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.

And the king will desire your beauty. For he is the Lord your God, and they will adore him.

12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.

And the daughters of Tyre will entreat your countenance with gifts: all the rich men of the people.

13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.

All the glory of the daughter of its king is inside, in golden fringes,

14 In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.

clothed all around with diversities. After her, virgins will be led to the king. Her neighbors will be brought to you.

15 They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.

They will be brought with gladness and exultation. They will be led into the temple of the king.

16 Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.

For your fathers, sons have been born to you. You will establish them as leaders over all the earth.

17 I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.

They will remember your name always, for generation after generation. Because of this, people will confess to you in eternity, even forever and ever.