Psalm 45 NIV ISV Parallel

◄ Psalm 45 ►

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1For the director of music. To the tune of "Lilies." Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song. 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.

1My heart is overflowing with good news; I speak what I have composed to the king; my tongue is like the pen of an articulate scribe.

2You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.

2You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

3Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.

3Strap your sword to your side, mighty warrior, along with your honor and majesty.

4In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.

4In your majesty ride forth for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness; and your strong right hand will teach you awesome things.

5Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.

5Your arrows are sharpened to penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. People will fall under you.

6Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

6Your throne, God, exists forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.

7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.

7You love justice and hate wickedness. That is why God, even your God, has anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness.

8All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.

8All your clothes are scented with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.

9Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.

9The king's daughters are among your honorable women; the queen, dressed in gold from Ophir, has taken her place at your right hand."

10Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father's house.

10Listen, daughter! Consider and pay attention. Forget your people and your father's house,

11Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.

11and the king will greatly desire your beauty. Because he is your lord, you should bow in respect before him.

12The city of Tyre will come with a gift, people of wealth will seek your favor.

12The daughter of Tyre will come with a wedding gift; wealthy people will entreat your favor.

13All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.

13In her chamber, the king's daughter is glorious; her clothing is embroidered with gold thread.

14In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her-- those brought to be with her.

14In embroidered garments she is presented to the king. Her virgin companions who follow her train will be presented to you.

15Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king.

15Filled with joy and gladness, they are presented when they enter the king's palace.

16Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.

16Your sons will take the place of your ancestors, and you will set them up as princes in all the earth.

17I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.

17From generation to generation, I will cause your name to be remembered. Therefore people will thank you forever and ever.

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