Psalms — Chapter 45

1My 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

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

3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, Thy glory and thy majesty.

4And in thy majesty ride on prosperously, Because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness: And thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

5Thine arrows are sharp; The peoples fall under thee; [They are] in the heart of the king`s enemies.

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

7Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

8All thy garments [smell of] myrrh, and aloes, [and] cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.

9Kings` daughters are among thy honorable women: At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

10Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; Forget also thine own people, and thy father`s house:

11So will the king desire thy beauty; For he is thy lord; and reverence thou him.

12And the daughter of Tyre [shall be there] with a gift; The rich among the people shall entreat thy favor.

13The king`s daughter within [the palace] is all glorious: Her clothing is inwrought with gold.

14She shall be led unto the king in broidered work: The virgins her companions that follow her Shall be brought unto thee.

15With gladness and rejoicing shall they be led: They shall enter into the king`s palace.

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

17I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: Therefore shall the peoples give thee thanks for ever and ever. Psalm 46 For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah; set to Alamoth. A Song.

1For the music director, according to the tune of “Lilies”; by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, “I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe.”

2You are the most handsome of all men. You speak in an impressive and fitting manner. For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior. Appear in your majestic splendor.

4Appear in your majesty and be victorious. Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice. Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts.

5Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king’s enemies. Nations fall at your feet.

6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

7You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.

8All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy.

9Princesses are among your honored women. Your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.

10Listen, O princess. Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family.

11Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master. Submit to him.

12Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift.

13The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold.

14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you.

15They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace.

16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.

17I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever.

1My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.

2You are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever.

3Strap your sword on your thigh, mighty one: your splendor and your majesty.

4In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand display awesome deeds.

5Your arrows are sharp. The nations fall under you, with arrows in the heart of the king’s enemies.

6Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.

7You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.

8All your garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.

9Kings’ daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.

10Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear. Forget your own people, and also your father’s house.

11So the king will desire your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord.

12The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich among the people entreat your favor.

13The princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.

14She shall be led to the king in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you.

15With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king’s palace.

16Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth.

17I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever.