Psalm 45

 

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

 

 

1                    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.

 

2                    You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.

 

3                    Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.

 

4                    In your majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness; let your right hand display awesome deeds.

 

5                    Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.

 

6                    Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

 

7                    You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.

 

8                    All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.

 

9                    Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.

 

10               Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear: Forget your people and your father’s house.

 

11               The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him for he is your lord.

 

12               The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, [b] men of wealth will seek your favor.

 

13               All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.

 

14               In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her and are brought to you.

 

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

 

16               Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.

 

17               I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.