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.

My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like 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 excellent of the sons of men. Chen ·Grace· has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever.

3 Gird sword your on a thigh O mighty [one] splendor your and majesty your.

Strap your sword on your thigh, mighty one: your splendor and your majesty.

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 majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand display awesome deeds.

5 Arrows your [are] sharpened peoples under you they will fall in [the] heart of [the] enemies of the king.

Your arrows are sharp. The nations fall under you, with arrows in the heart of the king’s enemies.

6 Throne your O God [is] forever and ever [is] a scepter of uprightness [the] scepter of kingdom your.

Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity 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 'ahavta ·affectionately loved· righteousness, and hated ethical wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.

8 [are] myrrh And aloes cassia all clothes your from palaces of ivory stringed instrument they have made glad you.

All your garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made 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.

Kings’ daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.

10 Listen O daughter and see and incline ear your and forget people your and [the] house of father your.

Sh'ma ·Hear obey·, daughter, consider, and turn your ear. Forget your own people, and also your father’s house.

11 So may he desire the king beauty your for he [is] lord your and bow down to him.

So the king will desire your beauty, honor 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 comes with a gift. The rich among the people entreat your favor.

13 [is] all Glorious a daughter of a king within [is] from settings of gold clothing her.

The princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.

14 To embroidered robes she is brought to the king virgins behind her [female] companions her [are] being brought to you.

She shall be led to the king in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you.

15 They are brought with joy and rejoicing they go in [the] palace of [the] king.

With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king’s palace.

16 In place of ancestors your they will be children your you will make them into princes in all the land.

Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth.

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 make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you forever and ever.