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Psalm 45

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

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

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

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, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15 Led in 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.

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

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."