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.

In my inner being I am stirred by a beautiful message which will be sung to the king. The words of this message will be written with a pen by me, a skilled writer.

2 Thou art beautiful above the sons of men: grace is poured abroad in thy lips; therefore hath God blessed thee for ever.

[O King], you are the most handsome man in the world, and you always speak [MTY] eloquently, because God has always blessed you.

3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most mighty.

You who are a mighty warrior, put on your sword! You are glorious and majestic.

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.

Ride on like a great chief to defend the truth that you speak and the fair decisions that you make! Because you are strong [MTY], you will do awesome deeds.

5 Thy arrows are sharp: under thee shall people fall, into the hearts of the king’s enemies.

Your arrows are sharp, and they pierce the hearts of your enemies. Soldiers of many nations will fall dead at your feet.

6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness.

The kingdom [MTY] that God will give to you will remain forever. You rule [MTY] people justly.

7 Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

You love right actions, and you hate evil actions. Therefore God, your God, has chosen [MTY] you [to be king] and caused you to be happier [MET] than any other king.

8 Myrrh and stacte and cassia perfume thy garments, from the ivory houses: out of which

The perfume of various spices is on your robes. [People] (entertain you/make you happy) in ivory palaces by playing stringed instruments.

9 The daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety.

Among the women who stay near you [EUP] stay are daughters of [other] kings. And at your right hand stands [your bride], the queen, wearing beautiful ornaments of gold that comes from Ophir.

10 Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear: and forget thy people and thy father’s house.

[Now I will say something] to your bride: Listen to me carefully [DOU]! Forget the people who live in your home country, forget your relatives!

11 And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty; for he is the Lord thy God, and him they shall adore.

Because you are [very], the king will desire [to sleep with] [EUP] you. He is your master, so you must obey him.

12 And the daughters of Tyre with gifts, yea, all the rich among the people, shall entreat thy countenance.

The people from Tyre [city] will bring gifts to you; their rich people will try to persuade you to do favors for them.

13 All the glory of the king’s daughter is within in golden borders,

[O king], your bride will be entering the palace wearing beautiful robes made from gold thread.

14 Clothed round about with varieties. After her shall virgins be brought to the king: her neighbours shall be brought to thee.

While she is wearing a gown that has many colors, her companions will lead her to you. She will have many other young women who accompany her.

15 They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the king.

They will be very joyful [DOU] as they are led along to enter your palace.

16 Instead of thy fathers, sons are born to thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth.

Some day, your sons and your grandsons will become kings, just like your ancestors were. You will enable them to become rulers in many countries [HYP].

17 They shall remember thy name throughout all generations. Therefore shall people praise thee for ever; yea, for ever and ever.

And as for me, I will enable people in every generation to remember the great things that you [MTY] have done, and people will praise you forever.