45:1 For the director of music. To the tune of 'Lilies.' Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 1 , For the director of music. To the tune of 'Lilies.' Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
45:2 You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 2 , You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
45:3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 3 , Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
45:4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness; let your right hand display awesome deeds.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 4 , In your majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness; let your right hand display awesome deeds.
45:5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 5 , Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.
45:6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 6 , Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
45:7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 7 , You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.
45:8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 8 , All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.
45:9 Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 9 , Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
45:10 Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear: Forget your people and your father's house.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 10 , Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear: Forget your people and your father's house.
45:11 The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 11 , The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
45:12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, men of wealth will seek your favor.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 12 , The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, men of wealth will seek your favor.
45:13 All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 13 , All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.
45:14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her and are brought to you.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 14 , In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her and are brought to you.
45:15 They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 15 , They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
45:16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 16 , Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
45:17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 45 , Verse 17 , I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.
