Psalms 45
The psalm describes a majestic king, blessed by God with eternal reign, who is just, powerful, and loved by his people. He is anointed with the oil of gladness and his garments are perfumed with precious spices. The king's bride, a queen, is also described as being clothed in gold and beauty, and she is advised to forget her past and honor her new role. The psalm concludes by stating that the king's legacy will endure through his sons, who will be leaders over the earth, and his name will be remembered forever.
Unto the end. For those who will be changed. To the sons of Korah, toward understanding. A Canticle for the Beloved. My heart has uttered a good word. I speak of my works to the king. My tongue is like the pen of a scribe who writes quicklyYou are a brilliant form before the sons of men. Grace has been poured freely into your lips. Because of this, God has blessed you in eternityFasten your sword to your thigh, O most powerful oneWith your splendor and your excellence extended, proceed prosperously, and reign for the sake of truth and meekness and justice, and so will your right hand lead you wondrouslyYour arrows are sharp; the people will fall under you, with the hearts of the enemies of the kingYour throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of true aimYou have loved justice and hated iniquity. Because of this, God, your God, has anointed you, before your co-heirs, with the oil of gladnessMyrrh and balsam and cinnamon perfume your garments, from the houses of ivory. From these, they have delighted youthe daughters of kings in your honor. The queen assisted at your right hand, in clothing of gold, encircled with diversityListen, daughter, and see, and incline your ear. And forget your people and your father’s houseAnd the king will desire your beauty. For he is the Lord your God, and they will adore himAnd the daughters of Tyre will entreat your countenance with gifts: all the rich men of the peopleAll the glory of the daughter of its king is inside, in golden fringesclothed all around with diversities. After her, virgins will be led to the king. Her neighbors will be brought to youThey will be brought with gladness and exultation. They will be led into the temple of the kingFor your fathers, sons have been born to you. You will establish them as leaders over all the earthThey will remember your name always, for generation after generation. Because of this, people will confess to you in eternity, even forever and ever
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