Psalm 45:1-17
For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah,
to be sung to the tune "Lilies." A love song.
My heart overflows
with a beautiful thought!
I will recite a
lovely poem to the king,
for my tongue is like
the pen of a skillful poet.
You are the most
handsome of all.
Gracious words stream
from your lips.
God himself has
blessed you forever.
Put on your sword, O
mighty warrior!
You are so glorious,
so majestic!
In your majesty, ride
out to victory,
defending truth,
humility, and justice.
Go forth to perform
awe-inspiring deeds!
Your arrows are
sharp,
piercing your
enemies' hearts.
The nations fall before
you,
lying down beneath
your feet.
Your throne, O God,
endures forever and ever.
Your royal power is
expressed in justice.
You love what is
right and hate what is wrong.
Therefore God, your
God, has anointed you,
pouring out the oil
of joy on you more than on anyone else.
Your robes are
perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia.
In palaces decorated
with ivory,
you are entertained
by the music of harps.
Kings' daughters are
among your concubines.
At your right side
stands the queen,
wearing jewelry of
finest gold from Ophir!
Listen to me, O royal
daughter; take to heart what I say.
Forget your people
and your homeland far away.
For your royal
husband delights in your beauty;
honor him, for he is
your lord.
The princes of Tyre will shower you with
gifts.
People of great
wealth will entreat your favor.
The bride, a princess, waits within her chamber,
dressed in a gown
woven with gold.
In her beautiful
robes, she is led to the king,
accompanied by her
bridesmaids.
What a joyful,
enthusiastic procession
as they enter the
king's palace!
Your sons will become
kings like their father.
You will make them
rulers over many lands.
I will bring honor to
your name in every generation.
Therefore, the
nations will praise you forever and ever. (NLT)
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This reading is taken from 30 Scripture Readings
HOLY BIBLE, NEW LIVING TRANSLATION copyright © 1996. Used by
permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton , Illinois 60189
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