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Psalm 45
- Beautiful words stir my heart.
I will recite a lovely poem about the king,
for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.
- You are the most handsome of all.
Gracious words stream from your lips.
God himself has blessed you forever.
- Put on your sword, O mighty warrior!
You are so glorious, so majestic!
- In your majesty, ride out to victory,
defending truth, humility, and justice.
Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
- Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies' hearts.
The nations fall beneath your feet.
- Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever.
You rule with a scepter of justice.
- You love justice and hate evil.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you,
pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.
- Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes.
In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.
- Kings' daughters are among your noble women.
At your right side stands the queen,
wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!
- Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.
Forget your people and your family far away.
- For your royal husband delights in your beauty;
honor him, for he is your lord.
- The princess of Tyre will shower you with gifts.
The wealthy will beg your favor.
- The bride, a princess, looks glorious
in her golden gown.
- In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king,
accompanied by her bridesmaids.
- What a joyful and enthusiastic procession
as they enter the king's palace!
- Your sons will become kings like their father.
You will make them rulers over many lands.
- I will bring honor to your name in every generation.
Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.