RSV Psalms 45 Chapter
45:1
To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah a love song. My heart overflows with a goodly theme;I address my verses to the king;my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.
45:2
You are the fairest of the sons of men;grace is poured upon your lips;therefore God has blessed you for ever.
45:3
Gird your sword upon your thigh, O mighty one, in your glory and majesty!
45:4
In your majesty ride forth victoriously for the cause of truth and to defend the right;let your right hand teach you dread deeds!
45:5
Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies;the peoples fall under you.
45:6
Your divine throne endures for ever and ever. Your royal scepter is a scepter of equity;
45:7
you love righteousness and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows;
45:8
your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;
45:9
daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor;at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
45:10
Hear, O daughter, consider, and incline your ear;forget your people and your father's house;
45:11
and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him;
45:12
the people of Tyre will sue your favor with gifts, the richest of the people
45:13
with all kinds of wealth. The princess is decked in her chamber with gold-woven robes;
45:14
in many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions, her escort, in her train.
45:15
With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.
45:16
Instead of your fathers shall be your sons;you will make them princes in all the earth.
45:17
I will cause your name to be celebrated in all generations;therefore the peoples will praise you for ever and ever.