Thematic Bible

Psalm 45:1

My heart is moved [with] a good word; I recite my {compositions} to [the] king. My tongue [is the] pen [of] a skilled scribe.

Psalm 45:2

You are [the most] handsome of [the] sons of humankind; grace is poured out on your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

Psalm 45:3

Gird your sword on [your] thigh, O mighty one, [in] your splendor and your majesty.

Psalm 45:4

And [in] your majesty {ride victoriously}, because of truth and humility [and] righteousness. And let your right hand teach you awesome deeds.

Psalm 45:5

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

Psalm 45:6

Your throne, O God, [is] forever and ever. A scepter of uprightness [is] the scepter of your kingdom.

Psalm 45:7

You love righteousness and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you from among your companions [with] festive oil.

Psalm 45:8

All your robes [are scented with] myrrh and aloes [and] cassia. From palaces of ivory stringed instruments gladden you.

Psalm 45:9

Kings' daughters [are] among your noble ladies. The queen stands at your right hand in gold of Ophir.

Psalm 45:10

Hear, O daughter, and {discern} and incline your ear, and forget your people and your father's house.

Psalm 45:11

Let the king desire your beauty. Because he [is] your lord, therefore bow down to him.

Psalm 45:12

Even the daughter of Tyre [will come] with a gift. [The] rich from among people will seek your {favor}.

Psalm 45:13

The king's daughter is all glorious within; her garment [is] of gold embroidered cloth.

Psalm 45:14

She is brought to the king [in] colorful garments. [The] young women behind her, her attendants, [are] being brought to you.

Psalm 45:15

They are led with joy and gladness. They enter [the] palace of [the] king.

Psalm 45:16

In place of your fathers will be your sons. You will make them princes in all the land.

Psalm 45:17

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