Read Psalms 45

World English Bible · 17 verses

1. 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² You are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. ³ Strap your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and your majesty.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. ⁴ In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand display awesome deeds.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ Your arrows are sharp. The nations fall under you, with arrows in the heart of the king’s enemies.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ All your garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. ⁹ Kings’ daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear. Forget your own people, and also your father’s house.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ So the king will desire your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
12. ¹² The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich among the people entreat your favor.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
13. ¹³ The princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
14. ¹⁴ She shall be led to the king in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
15. ¹⁵ With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king’s palace.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
16. ¹⁶ Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
17. ¹⁷ I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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