Psalm 45

Psalm 45 (New International Version)

Psalm 45

Psalm 45^[a]

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

Footnotes:

1. Psalm 45:1 In Hebrew texts 45:1-17 is numbered 45:2-18.
2. Psalm 45:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
3. Psalm 45:6 Here the king is addressed as God’s representative.
4. Psalm 45:12 Or A Tyrian robe is among the gifts