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Psalm 45

Common English Bible CEB

1 A marvelous word has stirred my heart as I mention my works to the king. My tongue is the pen of a skillful scribe.

2 You are the most handsome of men; grace has been poured out on your lips. No wonder God has blessed you forever!

3 Strap on your sword, great warrior, with your glory and grandeur.

4 Go and succeed in your grandeur! Ride out on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness! Let your strong hand perform awesome deeds.

5 Let the peoples fall beneath you. May your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies.

6 Your divine throne is eternal and everlasting. Your royal scepter is a scepter of justice.

7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness. No wonder God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than all your companions!

8 All your clothes have the pleasing scent of myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. The music of stringed instruments coming from ivory palaces entertains you.

9 The royal princess is standing in your precious jewels; the queen stands at your right, dressed in the gold of Ophir.

10 Listen, daughter; pay attention, and listen closely! Forget your people and your father's house.

11 Let the king desire your beauty. Because he is your master, bow down to him now.

12 The city of Tyre, the wealthiest of all, will seek your favor with gifts,

13 with riches of every sort for the royal princess, dressed in pearls, her robe embroidered with gold.

14 In robes of many colors, she is led to the king. Her attendants, the young women servants following her, are presented to you as well.

15 As they enter the king's palace, they are led in with celebration and joy.

16 Your sons, great king, will succeed your fathers; you will appoint them as princes throughout the land.

17 I will perpetuate your name from one generation to the next so the peoples will praise you forever and always.

The Message Bible MSG

1 My heart bursts its banks, spilling beauty and goodness. I pour it out in a poem to the king, shaping the river into words:

2 "You're the handsomest of men; every word from your lips is sheer grace, and God has blessed you, blessed you so much.

3 Strap your sword to your side, warrior! Accept praise! Accept due honor! Ride majestically! Ride triumphantly!

4 Ride on the side of truth! Ride for the righteous meek! "Your instructions are glow-in-the-dark;

5 you shoot sharp arrows Into enemy hearts; the king's foes lie down in the dust, beaten.

6 "Your throne is God's throne, ever and always; The scepter of your royal rule measures right living.

7 You love the right and hate the wrong. And that is why God, your very own God, poured fragrant oil on your head, Marking you out as king from among your dear companions.

8 "Your ozone-drenched garments are fragrant with mountain breeze. Chamber music - from the throne room - makes you want to dance.

9 Kings' daughters are maids in your court, the Bride glittering with golden jewelry.

10 "Now listen, daughter, don't miss a word: forget your country, put your home behind you.

11 Be here - the king is wild for you. Since he's your lord, adore him.

12 Wedding gifts pour in from Tyre; rich guests shower you with presents."

13 (Her wedding dress is dazzling, lined with gold by the weavers;

14 All her dresses and robes are woven with gold. She is led to the king, followed by her virgin companions.

15 A procession of joy and laughter! a grand entrance to the king's palace!)

16 "Set your mind now on sons - don't dote on father and grandfather. You'll set your sons up as princes all over the earth.

17 I'll make you famous for generations; you'll be the talk of the town for a long, long time."