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Psalm 45 :: New English Translation (NET)

Psa 45:1

Psa 45:1My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, "I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe."

Psa 45:2

Psa 45:2You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

Psa 45:3

Psa 45:3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!

Psa 45:4

Psa 45:4Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!

Psa 45:5

Psa 45:5Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet.

Psa 45:6

Psa 45:6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

Psa 45:7

Psa 45:7You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.

Psa 45:8

Psa 45:8All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy.

Psa 45:9

Psa 45:9Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.

Psa 45:10

Psa 45:10Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family!

Psa 45:11

Psa 45:11Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master! Submit to him!

Psa 45:12

Psa 45:12Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift.

Psa 45:13

Psa 45:13The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold.

Psa 45:14

Psa 45:14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you.

Psa 45:15

Psa 45:15They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace.

Psa 45:16

Psa 45:16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.

Psa 45:17

Psa 45:17I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever.
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