Psalm 45:1–9

¹My heart is overflowing with good news. 

I will direct my song to the king. 

My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer. 

²You are the most handsome of Adam’s descendants. 

Grace is poured on your lips. 

That is why God has blessed you forever. 

³O warrior, strap your sword to your side 

with your splendor and majesty. 

⁴Ride on victoriously in your majesty 

for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. 

Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things. 

⁵Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies. 

Nations fall beneath you. 

⁶Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. 

The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice. 

⁷You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. 

That is why God, your God, has anointed you, 

rather than your companions, with the oil of joy. 

⁸All your robes are ⸤fragrant⸥ with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. 

From ivory palaces the music of stringed instruments delights you. 

⁹The daughters of kings are among your noble ladies. 

The queen takes her place at your right hand 

and wears gold from Ophir.