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Psalm 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 Beautiful words fill my mind. I am speaking of royal things. My tongue is like the pen of a skilled writer.

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 more handsome than anyone, and you are an excellent speaker, so God has blessed you forever.

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

3 Put on your sword, powerful warrior. Show your glory and majesty.

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

4 In your majesty win the victory for what is true and right. Your power will do amazing things.

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

5 Your sharp arrows will enter the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations will be defeated before you.

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

6 God, your throne will last forever and ever. You will rule your kingdom with fairness.

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 right and hate evil, so God has chosen you from among your friends; he has set you apart with much 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.

8 Your clothes smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From palaces of ivory music comes to make you happy.

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 honored women. Your bride stands at your right side wearing gold from Ophir.

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

10 Listen to me, daughter; look and pay attention. Forget your people and your father's family.

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

11 The king loves your beauty. Because he is your master, you should obey him.

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

12 People from the city of Tyre have brought a gift. Wealthy people will want to meet you.

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

13 The princess is very beautiful. Her gown is woven with gold.

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

14 In her beautiful clothes she is brought to the king. Her bridesmaids follow behind her, and they are also brought to him.

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

15 They come with happiness and joy; they enter the king's palace.

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

16 You will have sons to replace your fathers. You will make them rulers through 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 make your name famous from now on, so people will praise you forever and ever.