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Psalms 45

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1 <To the chief music-maker; put to Shoshannim. Of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves.> My heart is flowing over with good things; my words are of that which I have made for a king; my tongue is the pen of a ready 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 fairer than the children of men; grace is flowing through your lips; for this cause the blessing of God is with you for ever.
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, make it ready at your side, O strong chief, with your glory and power.
3 Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4 And go nobly on in your power, because you are good and true and without pride; and your right hand will be teaching you things of fear.
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's haters; because of them the peoples are falling under you.
5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; the rod of your kingdom is a rod of honour.
6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
7 You have been a lover of righteousness and a hater of evil: and so God, your God, has put the oil of joy on your head, lifting you high over all other kings.
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 robes are full of the smell of all sorts of perfumes and spices; music from the king's ivory houses has made you glad.
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 noble women: on your right is the queen in gold of Ophir.
9 Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
10 O daughter, give thought and attention, and let your ear be open; no longer keep in mind your people, and your father's house;
10 Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father’s house.
11 So will the king have a great desire for you, seeing how beautiful you are; because he is your lord, give him honour.
11 Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
12 And the daughters of Tyre will be there with an offering; those who have wealth among the people will be looking for your approval.
12 The city of Tyre will come with a gift,people of wealth will seek your favor.
13 In the great house the king's daughter is all shining: her clothing is worked with gold.
13 All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.
14 She will come before the king in robes of needlework; the virgins in her train will come before you.
14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her— those brought to be with her.
15 With joy and rapture will they come; they will go into the king's house.
15 Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king.
16 Your children will take the place of your fathers; so that you may make them rulers over all the earth.
16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17 I will keep the memory of your name living through all generations; and because of this the people will give you praise for ever.
17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.
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