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45 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

² Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

³ Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.

⁴ And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

⁵ Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.

⁶ Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

⁷ Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

⁸ All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

⁹ Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

¹⁰ Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;

¹¹ So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

¹² And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.

¹³ The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.

¹⁴ She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.

¹⁵ With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.

¹⁶ Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

¹⁷ I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

To the director: To the tune “Shoshanim.” ^{[ a ]} A maskil from the Korah family. A love song.

45 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.

² You are more handsome than anyone,
and you say such pleasant things.
So God will always bless you.
³ Put on your sword, mighty warrior,
so impressive in your splendid uniform.
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. ^{[ b ]}
⁵ Your sharp arrows will go deep into the hearts of your enemies,
who will fall to the ground in front of you.
⁶ God, ^{[ c ]} your kingdom will last forever.
You use your authority for justice.
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. ^{[ d ]}
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.
⁹ Here are ladies of honor, daughters of kings.
Your bride ^{[ e ]} stands at your right side, wearing a gown decorated with the finest gold.

¹⁰ My lady, ^{[ f ]} listen to me.
Listen carefully and understand me.
Forget your people and your father’s family,
¹¹ so that the king will be pleased with your beauty.
He will be your new husband, ^{[ g ]}
so you must honor him.
¹² People from Tyre will bring you gifts.
Their richest people will try to win your friendship.

¹³ The princess is so beautiful in her gown,
like a pearl set in gold.
¹⁴ Clothed in beauty, she is led to the king,
followed by her bridesmaids.
¹⁵ Filled with joy and excitement,
they enter into the king’s palace.

¹⁶ Your sons will be kings like their ancestors.
You will make them rulers throughout the land.
¹⁷ You will be famous for generations.
People will praise you forever and ever.

Footnotes

Psalm 45:1 Psalm 45 To the tune “Shoshanim” Or “On the Shoshanim.”
Psalm 45:4 right arm This pictures God as a warrior-king. The right arm is a symbol of his power and authority.
Psalm 45:6 God This might be a song to God as king. Or here, the writer might be using the word “God” as a title for the king.
Psalm 45:7 chose … anyone like you Literally, “anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions.” This refers to the special oil used in the dedication of a new priest or king.
Psalm 45:9 bride Or “queen.”
Psalm 45:10 My lady Literally, “Daughter.”
Psalm 45:11 husband Or “master.”

A song celebrating the king’s marriage.

For the Chief Musician; set to ^{[ a ]} Shoshannim. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves.

45 My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter;
^{[ b ]} I speak the things which I have made touching the king:
My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
² Thou art fairer than the children of men;
Grace is poured ^{[ c ]} into thy lips:
Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
³ Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one,
Thy glory and thy majesty.
⁴ And in thy majesty ride on prosperously,
^{[ d ]} Because of truth and meekness and righteousness:
And ^{[ e ]} thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
⁵ Thine arrows are sharp;
The peoples fall under thee;
They are in the heart of the king’s enemies.
⁶ ^{[ f ]} Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever:
A sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
⁷ Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness:
Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee
With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
⁸ All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia;
Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.
⁹ Kings’ daughters are among thy honorable women:
At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
¹⁰ Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear;
Forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house:
¹¹ So will the king desire thy beauty;
For he is thy lord; and reverence thou him.
¹² And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift;
The rich among the people shall entreat thy favor.
¹³ The king’s daughter ^{[ g ]} within the palace is all glorious:
Her clothing is inwrought with gold.
¹⁴ She shall be led unto the king ^{[ h ]} in broidered work:
The virgins her companions that follow her
Shall be brought unto thee.
¹⁵ With gladness and rejoicing shall they be led:
They shall enter into the king’s palace.
¹⁶ Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children,
Whom thou shalt make princes in all the earth.
¹⁷ I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations:
Therefore shall the peoples give thee thanks for ever and ever.

Footnotes

Psalm 45:1 That is, Lilies .
Psalm 45:1 Or, I speak: my work is for a king
Psalm 45:2 Or, upon
Psalm 45:4 Or, In behalf of
Psalm 45:4 Or, let thy right hand teach
Psalm 45:6 Or, Thy throne is the throne of God etc.
Psalm 45:13 Or, in the inner part of the palace
Psalm 45:14 Or, upon

For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song.

45 My heart overflows with a noble theme.
I recite my verses for the king.
My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
² You are the most excellent of the sons of men.
Grace has anointed your lips,
therefore God has blessed you forever.
³ Strap your sword on your thigh, mighty one:
your splendor and your majesty.
⁴ In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness.
Let your right hand display awesome deeds.
⁵ Your arrows are sharp.
The nations fall under you, with arrows in the heart of the king’s enemies.
⁶ Your throne, God, is forever and ever.
A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.
⁷ You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
⁸ All your garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia.
Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.
⁹ Kings’ daughters are among your honorable women.
At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.
¹⁰ Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear.
Forget your own people, and also your father’s house.
¹¹ So the king will desire your beauty,
honor him, for he is your lord.
¹² The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift.
The rich among the people entreat your favor.
¹³ The princess inside is all glorious.
Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
¹⁴ She shall be led to the king in embroidered work.
The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you.
¹⁵ With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led.
They shall enter into the king’s palace.
¹⁶ Your sons will take the place of your fathers.
You shall make them princes in all the earth.
¹⁷ I will make your name to be remembered in all generations.
Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever.

45 To the Overseer. -- `On the Lilies.' -- By sons of Korah. -- An Instruction. -- A song of loves. My heart hath indited a good thing, I am telling my works to a king, My tongue [is] the pen of a speedy writer.

² Thou hast been beautified above the sons of men, Grace hath been poured into thy lips, Therefore hath God blessed thee to the age.

³ Gird Thy sword upon the thigh, O mighty, Thy glory and Thy majesty!

⁴ As to Thy majesty -- prosper! -- ride! Because of truth, and meekness -- righteousness, And Thy right hand showeth Thee fearful things.

⁵ Thine arrows [are] sharp, -- Peoples fall under Thee -- In the heart of the enemies of the king.

⁶ Thy throne, O God, [is] age-during, and for ever, A sceptre of uprightness [Is] the sceptre of Thy kingdom.

⁷ Thou hast loved righteousness and hatest wickedness, Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee, Oil of joy above thy companions.

⁸ Myrrh and aloes, cassia! all thy garments, Out of palaces of ivory Stringed instruments have made thee glad.

⁹ Daughters of kings [are] among thy precious ones, A queen hath stood at thy right hand, In pure gold of Ophir.

¹⁰ Hearken, O daughter, and see, incline thine ear, And forget thy people, and thy father's house,

¹¹ And the king doth desire thy beauty, Because he [is] thy lord -- bow thyself to him,

¹² And the daughter of Tyre with a present, The rich of the people do appease thy face.

¹³ All glory [is] the daughter of the king within, Of gold-embroidered work [is] her clothing.

¹⁴ In divers colours she is brought to the king, Virgins -- after her -- her companions, Are brought to thee.

¹⁵ They are brought with joy and gladness, They come into the palace of the king.

¹⁶ Instead of thy fathers are thy sons, Thou dost appoint them for princes in all the earth.

¹⁷ I make mention of Thy name in all generations, Therefore do peoples praise Thee, To the age, and for ever!

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To the director: To the tune “Shoshanim.” ^{[ a ]} A maskil from the Korah family. A love song.

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A song celebrating the king’s marriage.

For the Chief Musician; set to ^{[ a ]} Shoshannim. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves.

Footnotes

For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song.

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To the director: To the tune “Shoshanim.” [ a ] A maskil from the Korah family. A love song.

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A song celebrating the king’s marriage.

For the Chief Musician; set to [ a ] Shoshannim. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves.

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For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song.

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To the director: To the tune “Shoshanim.” ^{[ a ]} A maskil from the Korah family. A love song.

For the Chief Musician; set to ^{[ a ]} Shoshannim. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves.