Psalm 45

My heart overflows with a noble theme;
I recite my work to the king.
My tongue is the pen of a skillful scribe. You are fairer than all other men;
grace is poured upon your lips.
Therefore God has blessed you forever. Gird your sword upon your thigh, mighty warrior, in your splendor and majesty. In your majesty ride forth victoriously for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness;
let your right hand teach you awesome deeds. Your arrows are sharp;
peoples fall beneath you.
They strike the hearts of the king’s enemies. Your throne, God, is forever and ever;
the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of equity. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions. All your garments are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia;
from ivory palaces stringed instruments gladden you. Kings’ daughters are among your honored women;
at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir. Listen, daughter, look and incline your ear;
forget your people and your father’s house. The king will desire your beauty;
he is your lord, so bow before him. The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift;
the rich among the people will seek your favor. Within the palace the king’s daughter is all glorious;
her clothing is woven with gold. In embroidered garments she is led to the king;
the virgins who follow her, her companions, are brought to you. They are led with joy and gladness;
they enter the king’s palace. Your sons will take the place of your fathers;
you will appoint them princes throughout the earth. I will cause your name to be remembered in every generation;
therefore peoples will praise you forever and ever.

Rights and attribution