< Psalms 45 >
1 To the choirmaster on Shoshannim of [the] sons of Korah a poem a song of love. It is aroused heart my - a word good [am] speaking I work my to [the] king tongue my [is] a stylus of - a scribe skilled.
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 You are handsome more than [the] sons of humankind it has been poured grace on lips your there-fore he has blessed you God for ever.
You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird sword your on a thigh O mighty [one] splendor your and majesty your.
Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
4 And majesty your - prosper ride forth on a matter of truth and humility righteousness and let it teach you awesome [deeds] right [hand] your.
In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
5 Arrows your [are] sharpened peoples under you they will fall in [the] heart of [the] enemies of the king.
Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Throne your O God [is] forever and ever [is] a scepter of uprightness [the] scepter of kingdom your.
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
7 You have loved righteousness and you have hated wickedness there-fore - he has anointed you God God your [the] oil of joy more than companions your.
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
8 [are] myrrh And aloes cassia all clothes your from palaces of ivory stringed instrument they have made glad you.
All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
9 Daughters of kings [are] among noble [women] your she stands a queen-consort to right [hand] your in [the] gold 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 Listen O daughter and see and incline ear your and forget people your and [the] house of father your.
Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,
11 So may he desire the king beauty your for he [is] lord your and bow down to him.
and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
12 And [the] daughter of Tyre - with a gift face your they will entreat rich [ones] of a people.
The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
13 [is] all Glorious a daughter of a king within [is] from settings of gold clothing her.
All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
14 To embroidered robes she is brought to the king virgins behind her [female] companions her [are] being brought to you.
In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.
15 They are brought with joy and rejoicing they go in [the] palace of [the] king.
They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
16 In place of ancestors your they will be children your you will make them into princes in all the land.
Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17 I will cause to be remembered name your in every generation and a generation there-fore peoples they will give thanks to you for ever and ever.
I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.