Psalms 45
New International Version - Psalms 45 << | >> 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150 45:1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. 45:2 You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever. 45:3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. 45:4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness; let your right hand display awesome deeds. 45:5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet. 45:6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 45:7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. 45:8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad. 45:9 Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir. 45:10 Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear: Forget your people and your father's house. 45:11 The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. 45:12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, men of wealth will seek your favor. 45:13 All glorious is the princess within her chamber ; her gown is interwoven with gold. 45:14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her and are brought to you. 45:15 They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. 45:16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. 45:17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.