Psalms 45

¹Psalms 45:1. For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.²Psalms 45:2. You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.³Psalms 45:3. Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.⁴Psalms 45:4. In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.⁵Psalms 45:5. Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.⁶Psalms 45:6. Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.⁷Psalms 45:7. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.⁸Psalms 45:8. All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.⁹Psalms 45:9. The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.¹⁰Psalms 45:10. Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,¹¹Psalms 45:11. and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.¹²Psalms 45:12. The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.¹³Psalms 45:13. All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.¹⁴Psalms 45:14. In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.¹⁵Psalms 45:15. They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.¹⁶Psalms 45:16. Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.¹⁷Psalms 45:17. I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.