1 <For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Lilies." A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song. > My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer. NHEB — Psalm 45:1
2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever. NHEB — Psalm 45:2
3 Gird your sword on your thigh, mighty one: your splendor and your majesty. NHEB — Psalm 45:3
4 In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand display awesome deeds. NHEB — Psalm 45:4
5 Your arrows are sharp. The nations fall under you, with arrows in the heart of the king's enemies. NHEB — Psalm 45:5
6 Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom. NHEB — Psalm 45:6
7 You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions. NHEB — Psalm 45:7
8 All your garments smell like myrrh and aloes and cassia. Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad. NHEB — Psalm 45:8
9 Kings' daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir. NHEB — Psalm 45:9
10 Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear. Forget your own people, and also your father's house. NHEB — Psalm 45:10
11 So the king will desire your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord. NHEB — Psalm 45:11
12 The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich among the people will seek your favor. NHEB — Psalm 45:12
13 The princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold. NHEB — Psalm 45:13
14 She shall be led to the king in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you. NHEB — Psalm 45:14
15 With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king's palace. NHEB — Psalm 45:15
16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth. NHEB — Psalm 45:16
17 I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever. NHEB — Psalm 45:17