Psalm 45

For the director of music. To [the tune of] “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.^a A wedding song.

1My heart is stirred by a noble theme

as I recite my verses for the king;

my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

2You are the most excellent of men

and your lips have been anointed with grace,

since God has blessed you forever.

3Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one;

clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.

4In your majesty ride forth victoriously

in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness;

let your right hand display awesome deeds.

5Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;

let the nations fall beneath your feet.

6Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;

a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

7You love righteousness and hate wickedness;

therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions

by anointing you with the oil of joy.

8All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;

from palaces adorned with ivory

the music of the strings makes you glad.

9Daughters of kings are among your honored women;

at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.

10Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear:

Forget your people and your father’s house.

11The king is enthralled by your beauty;

honor him, for he is your lord.

12The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift,^b

men of wealth will seek your favor.

13All glorious is the princess within [her chamber];

her gown is interwoven with gold.

14In embroidered garments she is led to the king;

her virgin companions follow her

and are brought to you.

15They are led in with joy and gladness;

they enter the palace of the king.

16Your sons will take the place of your fathers;

you will make them princes throughout the land.

17I will perpetuate your memory through all generations;

therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.