Psalms 45:1 (BSB)
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

Psalms 45:2 (BSB)
You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.

Psalms 45:3 (BSB)
Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.

Psalms 45:4 (BSB)
In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

Psalms 45:5 (BSB)
Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.

Psalms 45:6 (BSB)
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Psalms 45:7 (BSB)
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.

Psalms 45:8 (BSB)
All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.

Psalms 45:9 (BSB)
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.

Psalms 45:10 (BSB)
Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,

Psalms 45:11 (BSB)
and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.

Psalms 45:12 (BSB)
The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.

Psalms 45:13 (BSB)
All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.

Psalms 45:14 (BSB)
In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.

Psalms 45:15 (BSB)
They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.

Psalms 45:16 (BSB)
Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.

Psalms 45:17 (BSB)
I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.
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