< Psalms 45 >

1 Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the sons of Core, for understanding. A canticle for the Beloved. My heart hath uttered a good word I speak my works to the king; My tongue is the pen of a scrivener that writeth swiftly.
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 Thou art beautiful above the sons of men: grace is poured abroad in thy lips; therefore hath God blessed thee for ever.
You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most mighty.
Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
4 With thy comeliness and thy beauty set out, proceed prosperously, and reign. Because of truth and meekness and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee 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 Thy arrows are sharp: under thee shall people fall, into the hearts of the king’s enemies.
Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness.
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
7 Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy 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 perfume thy garments, from the ivory houses: out of which
All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
9 The daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety.
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
10 Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear: and forget thy people and thy father’s house.
Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,
11 And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty; for he is the Lord thy God, and him they shall adore.
and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
12 And the daughters of Tyre with gifts, yea, all the rich among the people, shall entreat thy countenance.
The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
13 All the glory of the king’s daughter is within in golden borders,
All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
14 Clothed round about with varieties. After her shall virgins be brought to the king: her neighbours shall be brought to thee.
In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.
15 They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the king.
They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
16 Instead of thy fathers, sons are born to thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth.
Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17 They shall remember thy name throughout all generations. Therefore shall people praise thee for ever; yea, for ever and ever.
I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.

< Psalms 45 >