Psalms 45 : 1 (NET)
*For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, "I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe."
Psalms 45 : 2 (NET)
You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.
Psalms 45 : 3 (NET)
Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!
Psalms 45 : 4 (NET)
Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!
Psalms 45 : 5 (NET)
Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet.
Psalms 45 : 6 (NET)
Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
Psalms 45 : 7 (NET)
You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.
Psalms 45 : 8 (NET)
All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy.
Psalms 45 : 9 (NET)
Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.
Psalms 45 : 10 (NET)
Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family!
Psalms 45 : 11 (NET)
Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master! Submit to him!
Psalms 45 : 12 (NET)
Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift.
Psalms 45 : 13 (NET)
The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold.
Psalms 45 : 14 (NET)
In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you.
Psalms 45 : 15 (NET)
They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace.
Psalms 45 : 16 (NET)
Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.
Psalms 45 : 17 (NET)
I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever.
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