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Psalms
45
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1
[For the choir director; according to [shoshannim]; a [maskil] by Korah's descendants; a love song.] My heart is overflowing with good news. I will direct my song to the king. My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer.
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Psalms
45
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2
You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants. Grace is poured on your lips. That is why God has blessed you forever.
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Psalms
45
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3
O warrior, strap your sword to your side with your splendor and majesty.
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Psalms
45
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4
Ride on victoriously in your majesty for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things.
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Psalms
45
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5
Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies. Nations fall beneath you.
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Psalms
45
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6
Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice.
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Psalms
45
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7
You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy.
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Psalms
45
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8
All your robes are [fragrant] with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces the music of stringed instruments delights you.
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Psalms
45
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9
The daughters of kings are among your noble ladies. The queen takes her place at your right hand and wears gold from Ophir.
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Psalms
45
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10
Listen, daughter! Look closely! Turn your ear [toward me]. Forget your people, and forget your father's house.
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Psalms
45
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11
The king longs for your beauty. He is your Lord. Worship him.
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Psalms
45
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12
The people of Tyre, the richest people, want to win your favor with a gift.
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Psalms
45
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13
The daughter of the king is glorious inside [the palace]. Her dress is embroidered with gold.
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Psalms
45
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14
Wearing a colorful gown, she is brought to the king. Her bridesmaids follow her. They will be brought to you.
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Psalms
45
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15
With joy and delight they are brought in. They enter the palace of the king.
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Psalms
45
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16
Your sons will take the place of your father. You will make them princes over the whole earth.
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Psalms
45
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17
I will cause your name to be remembered throughout every generation. That is why the nations will give thanks to you forever and ever.