45:1 To the Chief Musician. "Concerning the Lilies." A contemplation for the sons of Korah. A Song of Loves. My heart overflows with a goodly matter; I speak of my works to the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. |
45:2 You are more excellent than the children of men; grace is poured upon Your lips; therefore God has blessed You forever. |
45:3 Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, with Your glory and Your majesty. |
45:4 And ride victoriously in Your majesty in behalf of truth and meekness and righteousness; and let Your right hand teach You awesome things. |
45:5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the King's enemies, whereby the people fall under You. |
45:6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. |
45:7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness above Your fellows. |
45:8 All Your garments smell of myrrh, and aloes and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, stringed instruments have made You glad. |
45:9 Kings' daughters are among Your honorable women; on Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir. |
45:10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider and incline your ear; and forget also your own people and your father's house. |
45:11 Then the King will greatly desire your beauty; for He is your Lord, so honor Him. |
45:12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall entreat your favor. |
45:13 The king's daughter is all glorious within; her clothing is trimmed with gold. |
45:14 She shall be brought to the King in embroidered garments; the virgins, her companions who follow after her, shall be brought to You. |
45:15 They shall be led with joy and gladness; they shall enter into the King's palace. |
45:16 Your sons shall be in the place of your fathers; you will make them princes in all the land. |
45:17 I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever. |