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45:1  To the director: To the tune “Shoshanim.” A maskil from the Korah family. A love song. Beautiful thoughts fill my mind as I speak these lines for the king. These words come from my tongue as from the pen of a skilled writer.
45:2  You are more handsome than anyone, and you say such pleasant things. So God will always bless you.
45:3  Put on your sword, mighty warrior, so impressive in your splendid uniform.
45:4  Go out in your greatness to win the victory for what is true and right. Let us see the amazing things you can do with your powerful right arm.
45:5  Your sharp arrows will go deep into the hearts of your enemies, who will fall to the ground in front of you.
45:6  God, your kingdom will last forever. You use your authority for justice.
45:7  You love what is right and hate what is wrong. So God, your God, chose you to be king, giving you more joy and honor than anyone like you.
45:8  From your clothes comes the wonderful smell of myrrh, aloes, and cassia. In palaces decorated with ivory, you enjoy the music of stringed instruments.
45:9  Here are ladies of honor, daughters of kings. Your bride stands at your right side, wearing a gown decorated with the finest gold.
45:10  My lady, listen to me. Listen carefully and understand me. Forget your people and your father’s family,
45:11  so that the king will be pleased with your beauty. He will be your new husband, so you must honor him.
45:12  People from Tyre will bring you gifts. Their richest people will try to win your friendship.
45:13  The princess is so beautiful in her gown, like a pearl set in gold.
45:14  Clothed in beauty, she is led to the king, followed by her bridesmaids.
45:15  Filled with joy and excitement, they enter into the king’s palace.
45:16  Your sons will be kings like their ancestors. You will make them rulers throughout the land.
45:17  You will be famous for generations. People will praise you forever and ever.