Thematic Bible

Psalm 45:1

Beautiful words fill my mind and stir my heart, as I compose this song for the king. Like the pen of a skilful writer (copyist) my tongue is ready with a poem.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of men. You are an eloquent speaker. God has blessed you forever.

Psalm 45:3

Buckle on your sword, mighty king in your splendor and majesty.

Psalm 45:4

Ride on in majesty to victory for the defense of truth, justice and righteousness! Your right hand (strength) will teach you great things!

Psalm 45:5

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

Psalm 45:6

God is your throne forever and ever. A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.

Psalm 45:7

You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, Your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy above your fellows.

Psalm 45:8

All Your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. Stringed instruments from the ivory palaces have made you glad.

Psalm 45:9

Kings' daughters are among your noble ladies. At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.

Psalm 45:10

Listen, O daughter, pay attention and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father's house.

Psalm 45:11

Then the King will desire your beauty. Bow down to him because he is your Lord.

Psalm 45:12

The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift. The rich among the people will seek your favor.

Psalm 45:13

The King's daughter is all glorious within. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.

Psalm 45:14

She will be led to the King in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, will be brought to you.

Psalm 45:15

They will come forward with gladness and rejoicing. They will enter into the King's palace.

Psalm 45:16

In place of your fathers will 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 the peoples will give you thanks forever and ever.