Psalm 45:1–9

¹My heart is full of beautiful words

as I say my poem for the king.

My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.

²You are the most excellent of men.

Your lips have been given the ability to speak gracious words.

God has blessed you forever.

³Mighty one, put your sword at your side.

Put on glory and majesty as if they were your clothes.

⁴In your majesty ride out with power

in honor of what is true and right.

Do it in honor of all those who are not proud.

Let your right hand do wonderful things.

⁵Shoot your sharp arrows into the hearts of your enemies.

Let the nations come under your control.

⁶Your throne is the very throne of God.

Your kingdom will last for ever and ever.

You will rule by treating everyone fairly.

⁷You love what is right and hate what is evil.

So your God has placed you above your companions.

He has filled you with joy by pouring the sacred oil on your head.

⁸Myrrh and aloes and cassia make all of your robes smell good.

In palaces decorated with ivory

the music played on stringed instruments makes you glad.

⁹Daughters of kings are among the women you honor.

At your right hand is the royal bride dressed in gold from Ophir.