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.
1Unto 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 quickly2You 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 eternity3Fasten your sword to your thigh, O most powerful one4With 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 wondrously5Your arrows are sharp; the people will fall under you, with the hearts of the enemies of the king6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of true aim7You have loved justice and hated iniquity. Because of this, God, your God, has anointed you, before your co-heirs, with the oil of gladness8Myrrh and balsam and cinnamon perfume your garments, from the houses of ivory. From these, they have delighted you9the daughters of kings in your honor. The queen assisted at your right hand, in clothing of gold, encircled with diversity10Listen, daughter, and see, and incline your ear. And forget your people and your father’s house11And the king will desire your beauty. For he is the Lord your God, and they will adore him12And the daughters of Tyre will entreat your countenance with gifts: all the rich men of the people13All the glory of the daughter of its king is inside, in golden fringes14clothed all around with diversities. After her, virgins will be led to the king. Her neighbors will be brought to you15They will be brought with gladness and exultation. They will be led into the temple of the king16For your fathers, sons have been born to you. You will establish them as leaders over all the earth17They 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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