Psalm 45, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION
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1

My heart is stirred by a noble theme
as I recite my verses for the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skilful writer.
 

2

You are the most excellent of men
and your lips have been anointed with grace,
since God has blessed you forever.
 

3

Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one;
clothe yourself with splendour and majesty.
 

4

In your majesty ride forth victoriously
in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness;
let your right hand display awesome deeds.
 

5

Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;
let the nations fall beneath your feet.
 

6

Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;
a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
 

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.
 

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.
 

9

Daughters of kings are among your honoured women;
at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
 

10

Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear:
Forget your people and your father’s house.
 

11

The king is enthralled by your beauty;
honour him, for he is your lord.
 

12

The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift,
men of wealth will seek your favour.
 

13

All glorious is the princess within her chamber;
her gown is interwoven with gold.
 

14

In embroidered garments she is led to the king;
her virgin companions follow her
and are brought to you.
 

15

They are led in with joy and gladness;
they enter the palace of the king.
 

16

Your sons will take the place of your fathers;
you will make them princes throughout the land.
 

17

I will perpetuate your memory through all generations;
therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.