Thematic Bible




Psalm 45:1 (show verse)

My heart is overflowing with good news; I speak what I have composed to the king; my tongue is like the pen of an articulate scribe.

Psalm 45:2 (show verse)

You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

Psalm 45:3 (show verse)

Strap your sword to your side, mighty warrior, along with your honor and majesty.

Psalm 45:4 (show verse)

In your majesty ride forth for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness; and your strong right hand will teach you awesome things.

Psalm 45:5 (show verse)

Your arrows are sharpened to penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. People will fall under you.

Psalm 45:6 (show verse)

Your throne, God, exists forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.

Psalm 45:7 (show verse)

You love justice and hate wickedness. That is why God, even your God, has anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness.

Psalm 45:8 (show verse)

All your clothes are scented with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.

Psalm 45:9 (show verse)

The king's daughters are among your honorable women; the queen, dressed in gold from Ophir, has taken her place at your right hand."

Psalm 45:10 (show verse)

Listen, daughter! Consider and pay attention. Forget your people and your father's house,

Psalm 45:11 (show verse)

and the king will greatly desire your beauty. Because he is your lord, you should bow in respect before him.

Psalm 45:12 (show verse)

The daughter of Tyre will come with a wedding gift; wealthy people will entreat your favor.

Psalm 45:13 (show verse)

In her chamber, the king's daughter is glorious; her clothing is embroidered with gold thread.

Psalm 45:14 (show verse)

In embroidered garments she is presented to the king. Her virgin companions who follow her train will be presented to you.

Psalm 45:15 (show verse)

Filled with joy and gladness, they are presented when they enter the king's palace.

Psalm 45:16 (show verse)

Your sons will take the place of your ancestors, and you will set them up as princes in all the earth.

Psalm 45:17 (show verse)

From generation to generation, I will cause your name to be remembered. Therefore people will thank you forever and ever. To the Director: A song by the Sons of Korah, to the tune of "The Maidens".