Psalms 45
45
PSALM 45
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Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.
1My heart brings forth a goodly thing;
my words that I indite
Concern the King: my tongue's a pen
of one that swift doth write.
2Thou fairer art than sons of men:
into thy lips is store
Of grace infus'd; God therefore thee
hath bless'd for evermore.
3O thou that art the mighty One,
thy sword gird on thy thigh;
Ev'n with thy glory excellent,
and with thy majesty.
4For meekness, truth, and righteousness,
in state ride prosp'rously;
And thy right hand shall thee instruct
in things that fearful be.
5Thine arrows sharply pierce the heart
of th' en'mies of the King;
And under thy subjection
the people down do bring.
6For ever and for ever is,
O God, thy throne of might;
The sceptre of thy kingdom is
a sceptre that is right.
7Thou lovest right, and hatest ill;
for God, thy God, most high,
Above thy fellows hath with th' oil
of joy anointed thee.
8Of aloes, myrrh,
and cassia, a smell thy garments had,
Out of the iv'ry palaces,
whereby they made thee glad.
9Among thy women honourable
kings' daughters were at hand:
Upon thy right hand did the queen
in gold of Ophir stand.
10O daughter, hearken and regard,
and do thine ear incline;
Likewise forget thy father's house,
and people that are thine.
11Then of the King desir'd shall be
thy beauty veh'mently:
Because he is thy Lord, do thou
him worship rev'rently.
12The daughter there of Tyre shall be
with gifts and off 'rings great:
Those of the people that are rich
thy favour shall entreat.
13Behold, the daughter of the King
all glorious is within;
And with embroideries of gold
her garments wrought have been.
14She shall be brought unto the King
in robes with needle wrought;
Her fellow-virgins following
shall unto thee be brought.
15They shall be brought with gladness great,
and mirth on ev'ry side,
Into the palace of the King,
and there they shall abide.
16Instead of those thy fathers dear,
thy children thou may'st take,
And in all places of the earth
them noble princes make.
17Thy name remember'd I will make
through ages all to be:
The people therefore evermore
shall praises give to thee.
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Psalms 45
45
A Royal Wedding Song
For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.” # Possibly a tune; Pss 60; 69; 80 A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.
1My heart is moved by a noble theme
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. # Ezr 7:6
2You are the most handsome of men;
grace flows from your lips. # Lk 4:22
Therefore God has blessed you forever. # Ps 21:6
3Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.
In your majesty and splendor # Is 49:2; Rv 1:16; 19:15 —
4in your splendor ride triumphantly
in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.
May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts. # Ps 65:5; 98:1
5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;
the peoples fall under you. # Dt 23:14; Ps 18:14
6Your throne, # Heb 1:8-9 God, is # Or Your divine throne is, or Your throne is God’s forever and ever;
the scepter of Your # Or your kingdom is a scepter of justice. # Ps 93:2
7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; # Ps 33:5
therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy
more than your companions.
8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;
from ivory palaces harps bring you joy. # Sg 4:14; Jn 19:39
9Kings’ daughters are among your honored women; # Sg 6:8
the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,
stands at your right hand. # 1Kg 9:28; 10:11
10Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider:
forget your people and your father’s house, # Ru 1:16-17
11and the king will desire your beauty.
Bow down to him, for he is your lord. # Eph 5:33
12The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people,
will seek your favor with gifts. # Ps 68:29; 72:10-11; Is 49:23
13In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious,
her clothing embroidered with gold. # Ex 39:2-3; Rv 19:7-8
14In colorful garments she is led to the king;
after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you. # Ezk 16:18; 26:16
15They are led in with gladness and rejoicing;
they enter the king’s palace. # Jr 22:4
16Your sons will succeed your ancestors;
you will make them princes throughout the land. # 1Pt 2:9; Rv 1:6; 5:10
17I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations;
therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever. # Mal 1:11
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