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.

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 handsome more than [the] sons of humankind it has been poured grace on lips your there-fore he has blessed you God for ever.

[O King], you are the most handsome man in the world, and you always speak [MTY] eloquently, because God has always blessed you.

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

You who are a mighty warrior, put on your sword! You are glorious and majestic.

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.

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

Your arrows are sharp, and they pierce the hearts of your enemies. Soldiers of many nations will fall dead at your feet.

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

The kingdom [MTY] that God will give to you will remain forever. You rule [MTY] people justly.

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

The perfume of various spices is on your robes. [People] (entertain you/make you happy) in ivory palaces by playing stringed instruments.

9 Daughters of kings [are] among noble [women] your she stands a queen-consort to right [hand] your in [the] gold of 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 O daughter and see and incline ear your and forget people your and [the] house of father your.

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

Because you are [very], the king will desire [to sleep with] [EUP] you. He is your master, so you must obey him.

12 And [the] daughter of Tyre - with a gift face your they will entreat rich [ones] of a people.

The people from Tyre [city] will bring gifts to you; their rich people will try to persuade you to do favors for them.

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

[O king], your bride will be entering the palace wearing beautiful robes made from gold thread.

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

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

They will be very joyful [DOU] as they are led along to enter your palace.

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

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.