Psalms 45

1 TO THE OVERSEER. [SET] ON “LILIES.” AN INSTRUCTION OF THE SONS OF KORAH. A SONG OF LOVES. My heart has stirred a good word, I am telling my works to the King, My tongue [is] the pen of a speedy 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 You have been beautified above the sons of men, Grace has been poured into Your lips, Therefore God has blessed You for all time.

You are more handsome than anyone else. You always speak graciously, for God has blessed you forever.

3 Gird Your sword on the thigh, O Mighty [One], Your splendor and Your majesty!

Strap on your sword, mighty warrior, stride out in glory and majesty!

4 As for Your majesty—prosper [and] ride! Because of truth, meekness, [and] righteousness, And Your right hand shows You fearful things.

In your majesty ride out to victory, in the defense of truth, humility, and right, because you are strong and act powerfully.

5 Your arrows [are] sharp—Peoples fall under You—In the heart of the enemies of the King.

Your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of your enemies; the nations fall under you.

6 Your throne, O God, [is for] all time and forever, A scepter of uprightness [Is] the scepter of Your kingdom.

Your throne comes from God, and lasts forever and ever. The scepter with which you rule is a scepter of fairness.

7 You have loved righteousness and hate wickedness, Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With oil of joy above Your 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, [and] cassia [Cover] all Your garments; Out of palaces of ivory, Stringed instruments have made You glad.

Your robes are perfumed with aloes, myrrh, and cassia; music played on stringed instruments in palaces decorated with ivory makes you happy.

9 Daughters of kings [are] among Your precious ones, A queen has stood at Your right hand, In pure 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 Listen, O daughter, and see, incline your ear, And forget your people, and your 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 desires your beauty, Because He [is] your Lord—bow yourself to Him,

May the king desire you in your beauty; respect him, for he is your lord.

12 And the daughter of Tyre with a present, The rich of the people appease your face.

The people of Tyre will come with gifts; rich people will look for your favor.

13 All glory [is] the daughter of the king within, Her clothing [is] with filigrees of gold.

Inside her preparation room the princess bride looks wonderful in her golden gown.

14 In various colors she is brought to the King; Afterward, virgins, her companions, Are brought to You.

Wearing her beautiful clothes she is brought to the king, followed by her bridesmaids.

15 They are brought with joy and gladness, They come into the palace of the King.

What a happy, joyful procession enters the king's palace!

16 Instead of Your fathers are Your sons, You appoint them for princes 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 make mention of Your Name in all generations, Therefore peoples praise You, For all time and forever!

Through my words you will be famous through all generations, and nations will praise you forever and ever.