Psalm 45:1-Psalm 46:1 - A Royal Wedding Song

¹ For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.” 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.
² You are the most handsome of men;
grace flows from your lips.
Therefore God has blessed you forever.

³ Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.
In your majesty and splendor—
⁴ in your splendor ride triumphantly
in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.
May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.
⁵ Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;
the peoples fall under you.

⁶ Your throne, God, is forever and ever;
the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
⁷ You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy
more than your companions.
⁸ Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;
from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.
⁹ Kings’ daughters are among your honored women;
the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,
stands at your right hand.

¹⁰ Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider:
forget your people and your father’s house,
¹¹ and the king will desire your beauty.
Bow down to him, for he is your lord.
¹² The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people,
will seek your favor with gifts.

¹³ In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious,
her clothing embroidered with gold.
¹⁴ In colorful garments she is led to the king;
after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.
¹⁵ They are led in with gladness and rejoicing;
they enter the king’s palace.

¹⁶ Your sons will succeed your ancestors;
you will make them princes throughout the land.
¹⁷ I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations;
therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.

¹ For the choir director. A song of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.God is our refuge and strength,
a helper who is always found
in times of trouble.