Psalms 45

1 For the end, for alternate [strains] by the sons of Core; for instruction, a Song concerning the beloved. My heart has uttered a good matter: I declare my works to the king: my tongue is the pen of a quick writer.

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.

2 You are more beautiful than the sons of men: grace has been shed forth on your lips: therefore God has blessed you for ever.

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

3 Gird your sword upon your thigh, O Mighty One, in your comeliness, and in your beauty;

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

4 and bend [your bow], and prosper, and reign, because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and your right hand shall guide you wonderfully.

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

5 Your weapons are sharpened, Mighty One, (the nations shall fall under you) [they are] in the heart of the king's enemies.

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

6 Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of your kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness.

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

7 You have loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your fellows.

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

8 Myrrh, and stacte, and cassia [are exhaled] from your garments, [and] out of the ivory palaces,

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

9 with which kings' daughters have gladdened you for your honour: the queen stood by on your right hand, clothed in vesture wrought with gold, [and] arrayed in various colours.

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

10 Hear, O daughter, and see, and incline your ear; forget also your people, and your father's house.

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

11 Because the king has desired your beauty; for he is your Lord.

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

12 And the daughter of Tyre shall adore him with gifts; the rich of the people of the land shall supplicate your favour.

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

13 All her glory [is that] of the daughter of the king of Esebon, robed [as she is] in golden fringed garments,

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

14 in embroidered [clothing]: virgins shall be brought to the king after her: her fellows shall be brought to you.

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

15 They shall be brought with gladness and exultation: they shall be led into the king's temple.

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

16 Instead of your fathers children are born to you: you shall make them princes over all the earth.

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

17 They shall make mention of your name from generation to generation: therefore shall the nations give thanks to you for ever, even for ever and ever.

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