Psalms 45:1 ←
To the chief music-maker; put to Shoshannim. Of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves. My heart is flowing over with good things; my words are of that which I have made for a king; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Psalms 45:2 ←
You are fairer than the children of men; grace is flowing through your lips; for this cause the blessing of God is with you for ever.
Psalms 45:3 ←
Put on your sword, make it ready at your side, O strong chief, with your glory and power.
Psalms 45:4 ←
And go nobly on in your power, because you are good and true and without pride; and your right hand will be teaching you things of fear.
Psalms 45:5 ←
Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's haters; because of them the peoples are falling under you.
Psalms 45:6 ←
Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; the rod of your kingdom is a rod of honour.
Psalms 45:7 ←
You have been a lover of righteousness and a hater of evil: and so God, your God, has put the oil of joy on your head, lifting you high over all other kings.
Psalms 45:8 ←
Your robes are full of the smell of all sorts of perfumes and spices; music from the king's ivory houses has made you glad.
Psalms 45:9 ←
Kings' daughters are among your noble women: on your right is the queen in gold of Ophir.
Psalms 45:10 ←
O daughter, give thought and attention, and let your ear be open; no longer keep in mind your people, and your father's house;
Psalms 45:11 ←
So will the king have a great desire for you, seeing how beautiful you are; because he is your lord, give him honour.
Psalms 45:12 ←
And the daughters of Tyre will be there with an offering; those who have wealth among the people will be looking for your approval.
Psalms 45:13 ←
In the great house the king's daughter is all shining: her clothing is worked with gold.
Psalms 45:14 ←
She will come before the king in robes of needlework; the virgins in her train will come before you.
Psalms 45:15 ←
With joy and rapture will they come; they will go into the king's house.
Psalms 45:16 ←
Your children will take the place of your fathers; so that you may make them rulers over all the earth.
Psalms 45:17 ←
I will keep the memory of your name living through all generations; and because of this the people will give you praise for ever.
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