Thematic Bible

Psalm 45:1

To the Overseer. -- 'On the Lilies.' -- By sons of Korah. -- An Instruction. -- A song of loves. My heart hath indited a good thing, I am telling my works to a king, My tongue is the pen of a speedy writer.

Psalm 45:2

Thou hast been beautified above the sons of men, Grace hath been poured into thy lips, Therefore hath God blessed thee to the age.

Psalm 45:3

Gird Thy sword upon the thigh, O mighty, Thy glory and Thy majesty!

Psalm 45:4

As to Thy majesty -- prosper! -- ride! Because of truth, and meekness -- righteousness, And Thy right hand showeth Thee fearful things.

Psalm 45:5

Thine arrows are sharp, -- Peoples fall under Thee -- In the heart of the enemies of the king.

Psalm 45:6

Thy throne, O God, is age-during, and for ever, A sceptre of uprightness Is the sceptre of Thy kingdom.

Psalm 45:7

Thou hast loved righteousness and hatest wickedness, Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee, Oil of joy above thy companions.

Psalm 45:8

Myrrh and aloes, cassia! all thy garments, Out of palaces of ivory Stringed instruments have made thee glad.

Psalm 45:9

Daughters of kings are among thy precious ones, A queen hath stood at thy right hand, In pure gold of Ophir.

Psalm 45:10

Hearken, O daughter, and see, incline thine ear, And forget thy people, and thy father's house,

Psalm 45:11

And the king doth desire thy beauty, Because he is thy lord -- bow thyself to him,

Psalm 45:12

And the daughter of Tyre with a present, The rich of the people do appease thy face.

Psalm 45:13

All glory is the daughter of the king within, Of gold-embroidered work is her clothing.

Psalm 45:14

In divers colours she is brought to the king, Virgins -- after her -- her companions, Are brought to thee.

Psalm 45:15

They are brought with joy and gladness, They come into the palace of the king.

Psalm 45:16

Instead of thy fathers are thy sons, Thou dost appoint them for princes in all the earth.

Psalm 45:17

I make mention of Thy name in all generations, Therefore do peoples praise Thee, To the age, and for ever!