Psalms 45
45
PSALM 45
First Version
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
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For the music director. To the tune “Lilies.” A psalm (maskil) of the sons of Korah. A love song.#45:0. The theme is one of a royal wedding.
1I am moved to write about this wonderful subject. Let me share what I have written for the king. What I say comes from the pen of a skilled author.
2You are more handsome than anyone else. You always speak graciously, for God has blessed you forever.
3Strap on your sword, mighty warrior, stride out in glory and majesty!
4In your majesty ride out to victory, in the defense of truth, humility, and right, because you are strong and act powerfully.#45:4. Literally, “Let your right hand teach you fearful deeds.”
5Your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of your enemies; the nations fall under you.
6Your throne comes from God, and lasts forever and ever. The scepter with which you rule is a scepter of fairness.
7You love what is right and hate what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has placed you above everyone else by anointing you with the oil of joy.
8Your robes are perfumed with aloes, myrrh, and cassia; music played on stringed instruments in palaces decorated with ivory makes you happy.
9The daughters of kings are among the noblewomen; the queen stands beside you on your right, wearing jewelry made of gold from Ophir.
10Listen to what I have to say, daughter;#45:10. The psalmist is addressing the queen. please pay attention. Don't pine for your people and your family.
11May the king desire you in your beauty; respect him, for he is your lord.
12The people#45:12. Literally, “daughter.” of Tyre will come with gifts; rich people will look for your favor.
13Inside her preparation room the princess bride looks wonderful in her golden gown.
14Wearing her beautiful clothes she is brought to the king, followed by her bridesmaids.
15What a happy, joyful procession enters the king's palace!
16Your sons will take the place of your fathers; as princes you will make them rulers throughout the land.
17Through my words#45:17. Implied. Clearly the psalmist himself would not live through all generations. you will be famous through all generations, and nations will praise you forever and ever.
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