Psalm 45 | King James Version

1 To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.

4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

5 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king' enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.

6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

9 Kings'daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father' house;

11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.

13 The king' daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.

14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.

15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king' palace.

16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

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New International Reader’s Version

For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. A wedding song to the tune of ‘Lilies’.

1 My heart is full of beautiful words as I say my poem for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skilful writer.

2 You are the most excellent of men. Your lips have been given the ability to speak gracious words. God has blessed you for ever.

3 Mighty one, put your sword at your side. Put on glory and majesty as if they were your clothes.

4 In your majesty ride out with power to fight for what is true, humble and fair. Let your right hand do wonderful things.

5 Shoot your sharp arrows into the hearts of your enemies. Let the nations come under your control.

6 Your throne is the very throne of God. Your kingdom will last for ever and ever. You will rule by treating everyone fairly.

7 You 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.

8 Myrrh and aloes and cassia make all your robes smell good. In palaces decorated with ivory the music played on stringed instruments makes you glad.

9 Daughters of kings are among the women you honour. At your right hand is the royal bride dressed in gold from Ophir.

10 Royal bride, listen and pay careful attention. Forget about your people and the home you came from.

11 Let the king be charmed by your beauty. Honour him. He is now your master.

12 The people of Tyre will come with gifts. Wealthy people will try to gain your favour.

13 In her room, the princess looks glorious. Her gown has gold threads running through it.

14 Dressed in beautiful clothes, she is led to the king. Her virgin companions follow her. They have been brought to be with her.

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

16 Your sons will rule just as your father and grandfather did. You will make them princes through the whole land.

17 I will make sure that people will always remember you. The nations will praise you for ever and ever.

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