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Psalm 45

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1 My heart overflows with a goodly theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.
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 are the most handsome of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
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 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your glory and majesty.
3 Strap your sword to your side, warrior! Accept praise! Accept due honor! Ride majestically! Ride triumphantly!
4 In your majesty ride on victoriously for the cause of truth and to defend the right; let your right hand teach you dread deeds.
4 Ride on the side of truth! Ride for the righteous meek! "Your instructions are glow-in-the-dark;
5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.
5 you shoot sharp arrows Into enemy hearts; the king's foes lie down in the dust, beaten.
6 Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. Your royal scepter is a scepter of equity;
6 "Your throne is God's throne, ever and always; The scepter of your royal rule measures right living.
7 you love righteousness and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
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 robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;
8 "Your ozone-drenched garments are fragrant with mountain breeze. Chamber music - from the throne room - makes you want to dance.
9 daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
9 Kings' daughters are maids in your court, the Bride glittering with golden jewelry.
10 Hear, O daughter, consider and incline your ear; forget your people and your father's house,
10 "Now listen, daughter, don't miss a word: forget your country, put your home behind you.
11 and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him;
11 Be here - the king is wild for you. Since he's your lord, adore him.
12 the people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people
12 Wedding gifts pour in from Tyre; rich guests shower you with presents."
13 with all kinds of wealth. The princess is decked in her chamber with gold-woven robes;
13 (Her wedding dress is dazzling, lined with gold by the weavers;
14 in many-colored robes she is led to the king; behind her the virgins, her companions, follow.
14 All her dresses and robes are woven with gold. She is led to the king, followed by her virgin companions.
15 With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.
15 A procession of joy and laughter! a grand entrance to the king's palace!)
16 In the place of ancestors you, O king, shall have sons; you will make them princes in all the earth.
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 will cause your name to be celebrated in all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.
17 I'll make you famous for generations; you'll be the talk of the town for a long, long time."
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.