Home Master Index
←Prev   Psalms 45 as rendered by/in  Next→ 


45:1  To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah; a love song. My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.
45:2  You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you for ever.
45:3  Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendour and majesty!
45:4  In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!
45:5  Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.
45:6  Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever. The sceptre of your kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness;
45:7  you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
45:8  your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;
45:9  daughters of kings are among your ladies of honour; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
45:10  Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father's house,
45:11  and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him.
45:12  The people of Tyre will seek your favour with gifts, the richest of the people.
45:13  All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold.
45:14  In many-coloured robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her.
45:15  With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.
45:16  In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth.
45:17  I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you for ever and ever.