Psalms 45

1 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.

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

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

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

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

4 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.

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

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

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

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

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

7 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.

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

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

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

9 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.

The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.

10 [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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14 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.

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

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

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

16 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].

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

17 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.

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