Psalms 45 : 1 (ERVEN)
To the director: To the tune of "Shoshanim." A maskil from the Korah family. A love song. Beautiful thoughts fill my mind as I speak these lines for the king. These words come from my tongue as from the pen of a skilled writer.
Psalms 45 : 2 (ERVEN)
You are more handsome than anyone, and you say such pleasant things. So God will always bless you.
Psalms 45 : 3 (ERVEN)
Put on your sword, mighty warrior, so impressive in your splendid uniform.
Psalms 45 : 4 (ERVEN)
Go out in your greatness to win the victory for what is true and right. Let us see the amazing things you can do with your powerful right arm.
Psalms 45 : 5 (ERVEN)
Your sharp arrows will go deep into the hearts of your enemies, who will fall to the ground in front of you.
Psalms 45 : 6 (ERVEN)
God, your throne will last forever. Your justice is a sign of your power to rule.
Psalms 45 : 7 (ERVEN)
You love what is right and hate what is evil. So God, your God, chose you to be king and made you happier than any of your friends.
Psalms 45 : 8 (ERVEN)
From your clothes comes the wonderful smell of myrrh, aloes, and cassia. In palaces decorated with ivory, you enjoy the music of stringed instruments.
Psalms 45 : 9 (ERVEN)
Here are ladies of honor, daughters of kings. Your bride stands at your right side, wearing a gown decorated with the finest gold.
Psalms 45 : 10 (ERVEN)
My lady, listen to me. Listen carefully and understand me. Forget your people and your father's family,
Psalms 45 : 11 (ERVEN)
so that the king will be pleased with your beauty. He will be your new husband, so you must honor him.
Psalms 45 : 12 (ERVEN)
People from Tyre will bring you gifts. Their richest people will try to win your friendship.
Psalms 45 : 13 (ERVEN)
The princess is so beautiful in her gown, like a pearl set in gold.
Psalms 45 : 14 (ERVEN)
Clothed in beauty, she is led to the king, followed by her bridesmaids.
Psalms 45 : 15 (ERVEN)
Filled with joy and excitement, they enter into the king's palace.
Psalms 45 : 16 (ERVEN)
Your sons will be kings like their ancestors. You will make them rulers throughout the land.
Psalms 45 : 17 (ERVEN)
You will be famous for generations. People will praise you forever and ever.
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