Thematic Bible

Psalm 45:1

My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

Psalm 45:3

Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!

Psalm 45:4

In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!

Psalm 45:5

Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.

Psalm 45:6

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;

Psalm 45:7

you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;

Psalm 45:8

your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;

Psalm 45:9

daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.

Psalm 45:10

Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father's house,

Psalm 45:11

and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him.

Psalm 45:12

The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people.

Psalm 45:13

All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold.

Psalm 45:14

In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her.

Psalm 45:15

With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.

Psalm 45:16

In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth.

Psalm 45:17

I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.