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Psalms 45

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¹ For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm[56] of the descendants of Korah. Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.

² You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever.

³ Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic!

⁴ In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!

⁵ Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies’ hearts. The nations fall beneath your feet.

⁶ Your throne, O God,[57] endures forever and ever. You rule with a scepter of justice.

⁷ You love justice and hate evil. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.

⁸ Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes. In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.

⁹ Kings’ daughters are among your noble women. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!

¹⁰ Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your family far away.

¹¹ For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.

¹² The princess of Tyre[58] will shower you with gifts. The wealthy will beg your favor.

¹³ The bride, a princess, looks glorious in her golden gown.

¹⁴ In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids.

¹⁵ What a joyful and enthusiastic procession as they enter the king’s palace!

¹⁶ Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands.

¹⁷ I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.

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1	For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm[56] of the descendants of Korah. Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.
2	You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever.
3	Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic!
4	In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
5	Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies’ hearts. The nations fall beneath your feet.
6	Your throne, O God,[57] endures forever and ever. You rule with a scepter of justice.
7	You love justice and hate evil. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.
8	Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes. In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.
9	Kings’ daughters are among your noble women. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!
10	Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your family far away.
11	For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
12	The princess of Tyre[58] will shower you with gifts. The wealthy will beg your favor.
13	The bride, a princess, looks glorious in her golden gown.
14	In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids.
15	What a joyful and enthusiastic procession as they enter the king’s palace!
16	Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands.
17	I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.

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