Psalm, 45

To the director; set to “The Lilies.” Of the sons of Korʹah. Masʹkil.^*1 A song of love.

¹ My heart is stirred by something good. I say: “My song is^*1 about a king.” May my tongue be the stylus^*2 of a skilled copyist.^*3

² You are the most handsome of the sons of men. Gracious speech flows from your lips. That is why God has blessed you forever.

³ Strap your sword on your side, O mighty one, In your dignity and your splendor.

⁴ And in your splendor go on to victory;^*1 Ride in the cause of truth and humility and righteousness, And your right hand will accomplish^*2 awe-inspiring things.

⁵ Your arrows are sharp, making peoples fall before you; They pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies.

⁶ God is your throne forever and ever; The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness.^*1

⁷ You loved righteousness, and you hated wickedness. That is why God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of exultation more than your companions.

⁸ All your garments are scented with myrrh and aloeswood and cassia; From the grand ivory palace, stringed instruments make you rejoice.

⁹ The daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor. The royal consort^*1 has taken her stand at your right hand, adorned in gold of Oʹphir.

¹⁰ Listen, O daughter, pay attention and incline your ear; Forget your people and your father’s house.

¹¹ And the king will long for your beauty, For he is your lord, So bow down to him.

¹² The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The wealthiest of men will seek your favor.^*1

¹³ Inside the palace^*1 the king’s daughter is absolutely magnificent; Her clothing is adorned with^*2 gold.

¹⁴ She will be brought to the king in richly woven garments.^*1 The virgin companions following her are brought in before you.

¹⁵ They will be brought with rejoicing and joy; They will enter into the king’s palace.

¹⁶ Your sons will take the place of your forefathers. You will appoint them as princes in all the earth.

¹⁷ I will make your name known throughout all generations to come. That is why peoples will praise you forever and ever.