1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. 2 You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever. 3 Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor. 4 In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. 5 Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet. 6 Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. 7 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. 8 All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad. 9 The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir. 10 Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, 11 and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. 12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. 13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. 14 In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. 15 They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. 16 Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. 17 I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.
Psalms 45:1–17
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