A modern English translation drawn directly from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. Translated word-for-word where possible, by a committee with scholarly oversight.
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Psalm 45
Chapter summary coming soon.
Verse 1. 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 as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
Verse 2. You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
Verse 3. Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
Verse 4. In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
Verse 5. Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.
Verse 6. Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
Verse 7. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
Verse 8. All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
Verse 9. The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
Verse 10. Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,
Verse 11. and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
Verse 12. The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
Verse 13. All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
Verse 14. In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.
Verse 15. They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
Verse 16. Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
Verse 17. I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.