Psalm 45

Psalm 45

A Royal Wedding Song

For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.” ^lA Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.

¹My heart is moved by a noble theme

as I recite my verses to the king;

my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. ^m

²You are the most handsome of men;

grace flows from your lips. ⁿ

Therefore God has blessed you forever. ^o

³Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.

In your majesty and splendor ^p—

⁴in your splendor ride triumphantly

in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.

May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts. ^q

⁵Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;

the peoples fall under you. ^r

⁶Your throne, ^sGod, is ^tforever and ever;

the scepter of Your ^ukingdom is a scepter of justice. ^v

⁷You love righteousness and hate wickedness; ^w

therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy

more than your companions.

⁸Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;

from ivory palaces harps bring you joy. ^x

⁹Kings’ daughters are among your honored women; ^y

the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,

stands at your right hand. ^z

¹⁰Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider:

forget your people and your father’s house, ^a

¹¹and the king will desire your beauty.

Bow down to him, for he is your lord. ^b

¹²The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people,

will seek your favor with gifts. ^c

¹³In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious,

her clothing embroidered with gold. ^d

¹⁴In colorful garments she is led to the king;

after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you. ^e

¹⁵They are led in with gladness and rejoicing;

they enter the king’s palace. ^f

¹⁶Your sons will succeed your ancestors;

you will make them princes throughout the land. ^g

¹⁷I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations;

therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever. ^h