Psalm 45

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song. ^[a]

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 upon your side, O mighty one;
clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.

⁴ In your majesty ride forth victoriously
in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness;
let your right hand display 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, O daughter, consider and give ear:
Forget your people and your father’s house.

¹¹ The king is enthralled by your beauty;
honor him, for he is your lord.

¹² The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, ^[b]
men 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
and are brought to you.

¹⁵ They are 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.