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.