Psalms 45

Psalm 45 ESV

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

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