Psalms 45
Open in the reader1Unto the End. Set to "The-Changed-Ones." Of the Sons of Shaven. A Contemplation. A Love Song.
2My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
3You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
4Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
5In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
6Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.
7Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
8You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
9All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
10The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
11Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,
12and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
13The Daughter of The-Rock will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
14All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
15In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.
16They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
17Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
18I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.