Bible

Psalm 45

For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of the descendants of Korah. 1Beautiful words stir my heart.I will recite a lovely poem about the king,for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.

2You 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’rts.The nations fall beneath your feet.

6Your throne, O God, Or Your divine throne. 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!

10Listen 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 Hebrew The daughter of Tyre. will shower you with gifts.The wealthy will beg your favor. 13 The bride, a princess, looks gloriousin her golden gown. 14 In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king,accompanied by her bridesmaids. 15 What a joyful and enthusiastic processionas they enter the king’s palace!

16Your 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.