1 My heart is overflowing with good news; I speak what I have composed to the king; my tongue is like the pen of an articulate scribe. ISV — Psalm 45:1
2 You are the most handsome of Adam’s descendants; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. ISV — Psalm 45:2
3 Strap your sword to your side, mighty warrior, along with your honor and majesty. ISV — Psalm 45:3
4 In your majesty ride forth for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness; and your strong right hand will teach you awesome things. ISV — Psalm 45:4
5 Your arrows are sharpened to penetrate the hearts of the king’s enemies. People will fall under you. ISV — Psalm 45:5
6 Your throne, God, exists forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter. ISV — Psalm 45:6
7 You love justice and hate wickedness. That is why God, even your God, has anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness. ISV — Psalm 45:7
8 All your clothes are scented with c45:8 The Heb. lacks are scented with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad. ISV — Psalm 45:8
9 The king’s daughters are among your honorable women; the queen, dressed in gold from Ophir, has taken her place at your right hand.” ISV — Psalm 45:9
10 Listen, daughter! Consider and pay attention. Forget your people and your father’s house, ISV — Psalm 45:10
11 and the king will greatly desire your beauty. Because he is your lord, you should bow in respect before him. ISV — Psalm 45:11
12 The daughter d45:12 i.e. The people of Tyre will come with e45:12 The Heb. lacks will come with a wedding gift; wealthy people will entreat your favor. ISV — Psalm 45:12
13 In her chamber, f45:13 The Heb. lacks her chamber the king’s daughter is glorious; her clothing is embroidered with gold thread. ISV — Psalm 45:13
14 In embroidered garments she is presented to the king. Her virgin companions who follow her train will be presented to you. ISV — Psalm 45:14
15 Filled with joy and gladness, they are presented when they enter the king’s palace. ISV — Psalm 45:15
16 Your sons will take the place of your ancestors, and you will set them up as princes in all the earth. ISV — Psalm 45:16
17 From generation to generation, I will cause your name to be remembered. Therefore people will thank you forever and ever. ISV — Psalm 45:17