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Psalms 45:2-12

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2 You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants. Grace is poured on your lips. That is why 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 O warrior, strap your sword to your side with your splendor and majesty.
3 Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4 Ride on victoriously in your majesty for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring 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 arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies. Nations fall beneath you.
5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice.
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 loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of 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 All your robes are [fragrant] with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces the music of stringed instruments delights you.
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 The daughters of kings are among your noble ladies. The queen takes her place at your right hand and wears 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, daughter! Look closely! Turn your ear [toward me]. Forget your people, and forget your father's house.
10 Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father’s house.
11 The king longs for your beauty. He is your Lord. Worship him.
11 Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
12 The people of Tyre, the richest people, want to win your favor with a gift.
12 The city of Tyre will come with a gift,people of wealth will seek your favor.
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