Psalm 45

Psalm 45

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song.^a

^*My heart is stirred by a noble theme

as I recite my verses for the king;

my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

You are the most excellent of men

and your lips have been anointed with grace,^b

since God has blessed you forever.^c

Gird your sword^d on your side, you mighty one;^e

clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.^f

In your majesty ride forth victoriously^g

in the cause of truth, humility and justice;^h

let your right handⁱ achieve awesome deeds.^j

Let your sharp arrows^k pierce the hearts^l of the king’s enemies;^m

let the nations fall beneath your feet.

Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;ⁿ

a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

You love righteousness^o and hate wickedness;^p

therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions

by anointing^q you with the oil of joy.^r

All your robes are fragrant^s with myrrh^t and aloes^u and cassia;^v

from palaces adorned with ivory^w

the music of the strings^x makes you glad.

Daughters of kings^y are among your honored women;

at your right hand^z is the royal bride^a in gold of Ophir.^b

Listen, daughter,^c and pay careful attention:^d

Forget your people^e and your father’s house.

Let the king be enthralled by your beauty;^f

honor^g him, for he is your lord.^h

The city of Tyreⁱ will come with a gift,^j

people of wealth will seek your favor.

All glorious^k is the princess within her chamber;

her gown is interwoven with gold.^l

In embroidered garments^m she is led to the king;ⁿ

her virgin companions^o follow her—

those brought to be with her.

Led in with joy and gladness,^p

they enter the palace of the king.

Your sons will take the place of your fathers;

you will make them princes^q throughout the land.

I will perpetuate your memory through all generations;^r

therefore the nations will praise you^s for ever and ever.^t