GodsWord - Psalms - 45

45:1  My heart is overflowing with good news. I will direct my song to the king. My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer.

45:2  You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants. Grace is poured on your lips. That is why God has blessed you forever.

45:3  O warrior, strap your sword to your side with your splendor and majesty.

45:4  Ride on victoriously in your majesty for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things.

45:5  Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies. Nations fall beneath you.

45:6  Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice.

45:7  You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy.

45:8  All your robes are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces the music of stringed instruments delights you.

45:9  The daughters of kings are among your noble ladies. The queen takes her place at your right hand and wears gold from Ophir.

45:10  Listen, daughter! Look closely! Turn your ear toward me. Forget your people, and forget your father's house.

45:11  The king longs for your beauty. He is your Lord. Worship him.

45:12  The people of Tyre, the richest people, want to win your favor with a gift.

45:13  The daughter of the king is glorious inside the palace. Her dress is embroidered with gold.

45:14  Wearing a colorful gown, she is brought to the king. Her bridesmaids follow her. They will be brought to you.

45:15  With joy and delight they are brought in. They enter the palace of the king.

45:16  Your sons will take the place of your father. You will make them princes over the whole earth.

45:17  I will cause your name to be remembered throughout every generation. That is why the nations will give thanks to you forever and ever.