Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Psalm 45

Psalm 45


FOR THE CHOIR DIRECTOR: A LOVE SONG TO BE SUNG TO THE TUNE "LILIES." A PSALM* OF THE DESCENDANTS OF KORAH.

1 Beautiful words stir my heart.
  I will recite a lovely poem about the king,
  for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.

2 You are the most handsome of all.
  Gracious words stream from your lips.
  God himself has blessed you forever.

3 Put on your sword, O mighty warrior!
  You are so glorious, so majestic!

4 In your majesty, ride out to victory,
  defending truth, humility, and justice.
  Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!

5 Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies' hearts.
  The nations fall beneath your feet.

6 Your throne, O God,* endures forever and ever.
  You rule with a scepter of justice.

7 You love justice and hate evil.
  Therefore God, your God, has anointed you,
  pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.

8 Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes.
  In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.

9 Kings' daughters are among your noble women.
  At your right side stands the queen,
  wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!

10 Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.
  Forget your people and your family far away.

11 For your royal husband delights in your beauty;
  honor him, for he is your lord.

12 The princess of Tyre* will shower you with gifts.
  The wealthy will beg your favor.

13 The bride, a princess, looks glorious
  in her golden gown.

14 In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king,
  accompanied by her bridesmaids.

15 What a joyful and enthusiastic procession
  as they enter the king's palace!


16 Your sons will become kings like their father.
  You will make them rulers over many lands.

17 I will bring honor to your name in every generation.
  Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.


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