Psalms 45
To the Chief Musician; set to the [tune of] “Lilies.” A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem. A Song of Love.
1My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my psalm to the King. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer. 2You are fairer than the sons of men; Graciousness is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever. 3¶Strap Your sword on Your thigh, O mighty One, In Your splendor and Your majesty! 4And in Your majesty ride on triumphantly For the cause of truth and humility and righteousness; Let Your right hand guide You to awesome things. 5Your arrows are sharp; The peoples (nations) fall under You; Your arrows pierce the hearts of the King’s enemies. 6¶Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; The scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom. 7You have loved righteousness (virtue, morality, justice) and hated wickedness; Therefore God, your God, has anointed You Above Your companions with the oil of jubilation. [Heb 1:8, 9] 8All Your garments are fragrant with myrrh, aloes and cassia; From ivory palaces stringed instruments have made You glad. 9Kings’ daughters are among Your noble ladies; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir. 10¶Hear, O daughter, consider and incline your ear [to my instruction]: Forget your people and your father’s house; 11Then the King will desire your beauty; Because He is your Lord, bow down and honor Him. 12The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor. 13¶Glorious is the King’s daughter within [the palace]; Her robe is interwoven with gold. [Rev 19:7, 8] 14She will be brought to the King in embroidered garments; The virgins, her companions who follow her, Will be brought to You. 15With gladness and rejoicing will they be led; They will enter into the King’s palace. 16¶In place of your fathers will be your sons; You shall make princes in all the land. 17I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; Therefore the peoples will praise andgive You thanks forever and ever.