Psalm 45
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1Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.1For the choir director: according to "The Lilies." A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is moved by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
2You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever.2You are the most handsome of men; grace flows from your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever.
3Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic!3Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side. In your majesty and splendor--
4In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!4in your splendor ride triumphantly in the cause of truth, humility, and justice. May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.
5Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies’ hearts. The nations fall beneath your feet.5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.
6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You rule with a scepter of justice.6Your throne, God, is forever and ever; the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
7You 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.7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions.
8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes. In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments; from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.
9Kings’ daughters are among your noble women. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!9Kings' daughters are among your honored women; the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir, stands at your right hand.
10Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your family far away.10Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider: forget your people and your father's house,
11For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.11and the king will desire your beauty. Bow down to him, for he is your lord.
12The princess of Tyre will shower you with gifts. The wealthy will beg your favor.12The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people, will seek your favor with gifts.
13The bride, a princess, looks glorious in her golden gown.13In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious, her clothing embroidered with gold.
14In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids.14In colorful garments she is led to the king; after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.
15What a joyful and enthusiastic procession as they enter the king’s palace!15They are led in with gladness and rejoicing; they enter the king's palace.
16Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands.16Your sons will succeed your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.17I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.
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Psalm 44
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