Psalms 45
1 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.
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 You are more handsome than anyone else. You always speak graciously, for God has blessed you forever.
[O King], you are the most handsome man in the world, and you always speak [MTY] eloquently, because God has always blessed you.
3 Strap on your sword, mighty warrior, stride out in glory and majesty!
You who are a mighty warrior, put on your sword! You are glorious and majestic.
4 In your majesty ride out to victory, in the defense of truth, humility, and right, because you are strong and act powerfully.
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 Your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of your enemies; the nations fall under you.
Your arrows are sharp, and they pierce the hearts of your enemies. Soldiers of many nations will fall dead at your feet.
6 Your throne comes from God, and lasts forever and ever. The scepter with which you rule is a scepter of fairness.
The kingdom [MTY] that God will give to you will remain forever. You rule [MTY] people justly.
7 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.
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 Your robes are perfumed with aloes, myrrh, and cassia; music played on stringed instruments in palaces decorated with ivory makes you happy.
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 are among the noblewomen; the queen stands beside you on your right, wearing jewelry made of gold from Ophir.
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 Listen to what I have to say, daughter; please pay attention. Don't pine for your people and your family.
[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 May the king desire you in your beauty; respect him, for he is your lord.
Because you are [very], the king will desire [to sleep with] [EUP] you. He is your master, so you must obey him.
12 The people of Tyre will come with gifts; rich people will look for your favor.
The people from Tyre [city] will bring gifts to you; their rich people will try to persuade you to do favors for them.
13 Inside her preparation room the princess bride looks wonderful in her golden gown.
[O king], your bride will be entering the palace wearing beautiful robes made from gold thread.
14 Wearing her beautiful clothes she is brought to the king, followed by her bridesmaids.
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 What a happy, joyful procession enters the king's palace!
They will be very joyful [DOU] as they are led along to enter your palace.
16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers; as princes you will make them rulers throughout the land.
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 Through my words you will be famous through all generations, and nations will praise you forever 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.
