Psalm 45 – The Bible

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 on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. ⁴ In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice;
let your right hand achieve 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, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father’s house. ¹¹ Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
¹² The city of Tyre will come with a gift, people 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—those brought to be with her. ¹⁵ 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.