A Royal Wedding Song
1 For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.”(a) A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.
My heart is moved by a noble theme
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.(A)
2 as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.(A)
You are the most handsome of men;
grace flows from your lips.(B)
Therefore God has blessed you forever.(C)
grace flows from your lips.(B)
Therefore God has blessed you forever.(C)
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in your splendor ride triumphantly
in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.
May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.(E)
5 in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.
May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.(E)
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You love righteousness and hate wickedness;(I)
therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy
more than your companions.
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9 therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy
more than your companions.
Kings’ daughters are among your honored women;(K)
the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,
stands at your right hand.(L)
the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,
stands at your right hand.(L)
Cross references:
A.
Psalm 45:1:
Ezra 7:6
B.
Psalm 45:2:
Luke 4:22
C.
Psalm 45:2:
Psalm 21:6
H.
Psalm 45:6:
Psalm 93:2
I.
Psalm 45:7:
Psalm 33:5
J.
Psalm 45:8:
John 19:39