Psalm 45:1-17 (New International Version)
View In My BibleFor the director of music. To [the tune of] "Lilies." Of the Sons of Korah. A "maskil." A wedding song.
1 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. 2 You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace,1 since God has blessed you forever.2 3 Gird your sword3 upon your side, O mighty one;4 clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.5 4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously6 in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness;7 let your right hand8 display awesome deeds.9 5 Let your sharp arrows10 pierce the hearts11 of the king's enemies;12 let the nations fall beneath your feet. 6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;13 a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 7 You love righteousness14 and hate wickedness;15 therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing16 you with the oil of joy.17 8 All your robes are fragrant18 with myrrh19 and aloes20 and cassia;21 from palaces adorned with ivory22 the music of the strings23 makes you glad. 9 Daughters of kings24 are among your honored women; at your right hand25 is the royal bride26 in gold of Ophir.27 10 Listen, O daughter,28 consider29 and give ear: Forget your people30 and your father's house. 11 The king is enthralled by your beauty;31 honor32 him, for he is your lord.33 12 The Daughter of Tyre34 will come with a gift,a35 men of wealth will seek your favor. 13 All glorious36 is the princess within [her chamber]; her gown is interwoven with gold.37 14 In embroidered garments38 she is led to the king;39 her virgin companions40 follow her and are brought to you. 15 They are led in with joy and gladness;41 they enter the palace of the king. 16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes42 throughout the land. 17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations;43 therefore the nations will praise you44 for ever and ever.45Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)
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