Parallel Bible results for "psalms 45"

Psalms 45

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.

1 My heart is moved [with] a good word; I recite my {compositions} to [the] king. My tongue [is the] pen [of] a skilled scribe.

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

2 You are [the most] handsome of [the] sons of humankind; grace is poured out on your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

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

3 Gird your sword on [your] thigh, O mighty one, [in] your splendor and your majesty.

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

4 And [in] your majesty {ride victoriously}, because of truth and humility [and] righteousness. And let your right hand teach you awesome deeds.

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

5 Your arrows [are] sharp; peoples fall under you in the midst of the king's enemies.

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

6 Your throne, O God, [is] forever and ever. A scepter of uprightness [is] the scepter of your kingdom.

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.

7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you from among your companions [with] festive oil.

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.

8 All your robes [are scented with] myrrh and aloes [and] cassia. From palaces of ivory stringed instruments gladden you.

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

9 Kings' daughters [are] among your noble ladies. The queen stands at your right hand in gold of Ophir.

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

10 Hear, O daughter, and {discern} and incline your ear, and forget your people and your father's house.

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

11 Let the king desire your beauty. Because he [is] your lord, therefore bow down to him.

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

12 Even the daughter of Tyre [will come] with a gift. [The] rich from among people will seek your {favor}.

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

13 The king's daughter is all glorious within; her garment [is] of gold embroidered cloth.

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

14 She is brought to the king [in] colorful garments. [The] young women behind her, her attendants, [are] being brought to you.

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

15 They are led with joy and gladness. They enter [the] palace of [the] king.

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

16 In place of your fathers will be your sons. You will make them princes in all the land.

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

17 I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore peoples will praise you forever and ever.