Psalms 45

^{Verse 1}My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. ^{Verse 2}You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. ^{Verse 3}Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor. ^{Verse 4}In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. ^{Verse 5}Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet. ^{Verse 6}Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. ^{Verse 7}You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. ^{Verse 8}All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad. ^{Verse 9}The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir. ^{Verse 10}Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, ^{Verse 11}and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. ^{Verse 12}The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. ^{Verse 13}All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. ^{Verse 14}In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. ^{Verse 15}They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. ^{Verse 16}Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. ^{Verse 17}I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.