Psalms 45
1 To the chief Musician. Upon Shoshannim. Of the sons of Korah. An instruction; — a song of the Beloved. My heart is welling forth [with] a good matter: I say what I have composed touching the king. My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
For the music director. To the tune “Lilies.” A psalm (maskil) of the sons of Korah. A love song. I am moved to write about this wonderful subject. Let me share what I have written for the king. What I say comes from the pen of a skilled author.
2 Thou art fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
You are more handsome than anyone else. You always speak graciously, for God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird thy sword upon [thy] thigh, O mighty one, [in] thy majesty and thy splendour;
Strap on your sword, mighty warrior, stride out in glory and majesty!
4 And [in] thy splendour ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
In your majesty ride out to victory, in the defense of truth, humility, and right, because you are strong and act powerfully.
5 Thine arrows are sharp — peoples fall under thee — in the heart of the king's enemies.
Your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of your enemies; the nations fall under you.
6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; a sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom:
Your throne comes from God, and lasts forever and ever. The scepter with which you rule is a scepter of fairness.
7 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness; therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy companions.
You love what is right and hate what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has placed you above everyone else by anointing you with the oil of joy.
8 Myrrh and aloes, cassia, are all thy garments; out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.
Your robes are perfumed with aloes, myrrh, and cassia; music played on stringed instruments in palaces decorated with ivory makes you happy.
9 Kings' daughters are among thine honourable women; upon thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
The daughters of kings are among the noblewomen; the queen stands beside you on your right, wearing jewelry made of gold from Ophir.
10 Hearken, daughter, and see, and incline thine ear; and forget thine own people and thy father's house:
Listen to what I have to say, daughter; please pay attention. Don't pine for your people and your family.
11 And the king will desire thy beauty; for he is thy Lord, and worship thou him.
May the king desire you in your beauty; respect him, for he is your lord.
12 And the daughter of Tyre with a gift, the rich ones among the people, shall court thy favour.
The people of Tyre will come with gifts; rich people will look for your favor.
13 All glorious is the king's daughter within; her clothing is of wrought gold:
Inside her preparation room the princess bride looks wonderful in her golden gown.
14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of embroidery; the virgins behind her, her companions, shall be brought in unto thee:
Wearing her beautiful clothes she is brought to the king, followed by her bridesmaids.
15 With joy and gladness shall they be brought; they shall enter into the king's palace.
What a happy, joyful procession enters the king's palace!
16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy sons; princes shalt thou make them in all the earth.
Your sons will take the place of your fathers; as princes you will make them rulers throughout the land.
17 I will make thy name to be remembered throughout all generations; therefore shall the peoples praise thee for ever and ever.
Through my words you will be famous through all generations, and nations will praise you forever and ever.
