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45:1  For the director of music. To the tune of ‘Lilies’. Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skilful writer.
45:2  You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you for ever.
45:3  Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendour and majesty.
45:4  In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
45:5  Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.
45:6  Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a sceptre of justice will be the sceptre of your kingdom.
45:7  You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.
45:8  All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.
45:9  Daughters of kings are among your honoured women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
45:10  Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father’s house.
45:11  Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honour him, for he is your lord.
45:12  The city of Tyre will come with a gift, people of wealth will seek your favour.
45:13  All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.
45:14  In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her – those brought to be with her.
45:15  Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king.
45:16  Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
45:17  I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.