Thematic Bible
Psalm 45:1 (show verse)
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 (show verse)
You are the most handsome of men. You are an eloquent speaker. God has blessed you forever.
Psalm 45:3 (show verse)
Buckle on your sword, mighty king in your splendor and majesty.
Psalm 45:4 (show verse)
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 (show verse)
Your arrows are sharp. The peoples fall under you. Your arrows are in the heart of the King's enemies.
Psalm 45:6 (show verse)
God is your throne forever and ever. A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.
Psalm 45:7 (show verse)
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 (show verse)
All Your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. Stringed instruments from the ivory palaces have made you glad.
Psalm 45:9 (show verse)
Kings' daughters are among your noble ladies. At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.
Psalm 45:10 (show verse)
Listen, O daughter, pay attention and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father's house.
Psalm 45:11 (show verse)
Then the King will desire your beauty. Bow down to him because he is your Lord.
Psalm 45:12 (show verse)
The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift. The rich among the people will seek your favor.
Psalm 45:13 (show verse)
The King's daughter is all glorious within. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
Psalm 45:14 (show verse)
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 (show verse)
They will come forward with gladness and rejoicing. They will enter into the King's palace.
Psalm 45:16 (show verse)
In place of your fathers will be your sons. You will make them princes in all the earth.
Psalm 45:17 (show verse)
I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples will give you thanks forever and ever.