Psalms 45

1 To him that excelleth on Shoshannim a song of love to give instruction, committed to the sonnes of Korah. Mine heart will vtter forth a good matter: I wil intreat in my workes of the King: my tongue is as the pen of a swift 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 Thou art fayrer then the children of men: grace is powred in thy lips, because God hath blessed thee for euer.

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

3 Gird thy sword vpon thy thigh, O most mightie, to wit, thy worship and thy glory,

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

4 And prosper with thy glory: ride vpon the worde of trueth and of meekenes and of righteousnes: so thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

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

5 Thine arrowes are sharpe to pearce the heart of the Kings enemies: therefore the people shall fall vnder thee.

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

6 Thy throne, O God, is for euer and euer: the scepter of thy kingdome is a scepter of righteousnesse.

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

7 Thou louest righteousnes, and hatest wickednesse, because God, euen thy God hath anoynted thee with the oyle of gladnes aboue thy fellowes.

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

8 All thy garments smelll of myrrhe and aloes, and cassia, when thou commest out of the yuorie palaces, where they haue made thee glad.

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

9 Kings daugthers were among thine honorable wiues: vpon thy right hand did stand the Queene in a vesture of golde of Ophir.

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 consider, and incline thine eare: forget also thine owne people and thy fathers house.

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

11 So shall the King haue pleasure in thy beautie: for he is thy Lord, and reuerence thou him.

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

12 And the daughter of Tyrus with the rich of the people shall doe homage before thy face with presents.

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

13 The Kings daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of broydred golde.

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

14 She shalbe brought vnto the King in raiment of needle worke: the virgins that follow after her, and her companions shall be brought vnto thee.

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

15 With ioy and gladnes shall they be brought, and shall enter into the Kings palace.

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

16 In steade of thy fathers shall thy children be: thou shalt make them princes through all the earth.

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

17 I will make thy Name to be remembred through all generations: therefore shall the people giue thanks vnto thee world without ende.

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