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Psalms 45

1 Beautiful words fill my mind. I am speaking of royal things. My tongue is like the pen of a skilled writer.

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 more handsome than anyone, and you are an excellent speaker, so God has blessed you forever.

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

3 Put on your sword, powerful warrior. Show your glory and majesty.

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

4 In your majesty win the victory for what is true and right. Your power will do amazing things.

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

5 Your sharp arrows will enter the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations will be defeated before you.

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

6 God, your throne will last forever and ever. You will rule your kingdom with fairness.

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

7 You love right and hate evil, so God has chosen you from among your friends; he has set you apart with much joy.

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

8 Your clothes smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From palaces of ivory music comes to make you happy.

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

9 Kings' daughters are among your honored women. Your bride stands at your right side wearing gold from Ophir.

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

10 Listen to me, daughter; look and pay attention. Forget your people and your father's family.

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

11 The king loves your beauty. Because he is your master, you should obey him.

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

12 People from the city of Tyre have brought a gift. Wealthy people will want to meet you.

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

13 The princess is very beautiful. Her gown is woven with gold.

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

14 In her beautiful clothes she is brought to the king. Her bridesmaids follow behind her, and they are also brought to him.

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

15 They come with happiness and joy; they enter the king's palace.

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

16 You will have sons to replace your fathers. You will make them rulers through all the land.

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

17 I will make your name famous from now on, so people will praise you forever and ever.

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