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Psalm 45

¹For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. [73] 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.

²You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.

³Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.

⁴In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.

⁵Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.

⁶Your throne, O God, [74] will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

⁷You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.

⁸All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.

⁹Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.

¹⁰Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father’s house.

¹¹Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.

¹²The city of Tyre will come with a gift, [75] people of wealth will seek your favor.

¹³All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.

¹⁴In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her — those brought to be with her.

¹⁵Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king.

¹⁶Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.

¹⁷I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.