Psalms 45

1Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.

2You are better-looking than all the other men and you say beautiful things to other people. That is why God was good to you and blessed you forever.

3Put on your sword. You are a strong leader, the great king.

4Go out in your greatness to win the victory for what is true and right. Let us see the amazing things you can do with your powerful right arm.

5Your arrows are sharp, and they will pierce the hearts of the enemies of the king. Nations will fall before you.

6Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever. You will rule your kingdom with justice.

7You love what is right and you hate anything that is wrong and sinful. That is why God, your God, has anointed you and given you more joy than He has given any other.

8Your clothes smell like myrrh, aloe and cassia. Music from ivory palaces makes you glad because of the sweet smell of your garments.

9Kings’ daughters are among your noble women. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!

10Hear, O daughter, and take to heart what I say: forget your people and your father’s family,

11Your beauty will make the king desire you; he is your Lord, so you must worship him.

12The people of Tyre will bring you a gift. Rich people will come and ask for your favor.

13A princess is beautiful when she comes in from her room. Her clothes are made of golden threads.

14Clothed in beauty, she is led to the king, followed by her bridesmaids.

15They will be brought with joy and gladness. They will enter the king's palace.

16Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands.

17You will be famous for generations. People will praise you forever and ever.