The Book of Psalms
Psalms 45
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “ The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.
My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme
1 My heart is stirred by a noble themeas I recite my verses to the king;my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.Maskil is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 32, 42, 44–45, 52–55, 74, 78, 88–89, and 142.Or King; here and throughout Psalm 45
You are the most handsome of men;grace has anointed your lips;therefore God has blessed you forever.
Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior;appear in your majesty and splendor.
In your splendor ride forth in victoryon behalf of truth and humility and justice;may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes;the nations fall beneath your feet.
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever,and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
You have loved righteousnessand hated wickedness;therefore God, your God, has anointed youabove your companions with the oil of joy.Cited in Hebrews 1:8
All your garments are fragrantwith myrrh and aloes and cassia;from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
The daughters of kings are among your honored women;the queen stands at your right hand,adorned with the gold of Ophir.
Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear:Forget your people and your father’s house,
and the king will desire your beauty;bow to him, for he is your lord.
The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift;men of wealth will seek your favor.
All glorious is the princess in her chamber;her gown is embroidered with gold.
In colorful garments she is led to the king;her virgin companions are brought before you.
They are led in with joy and gladness;they enter the palace of the king.
Your sons will succeed your fathers;you will make them princes throughout the land.
I will commemorate your name through all generations;therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.