Psalms 45 — BSB

My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil⁺of the sons of Korah. A love song.

45Verse 1My heart is stirred by a noble themeas I recite my verses to the king;⁺
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.^{Verse 2}You are the most handsome of men;grace has anointed your lips;
therefore God has blessed you forever.^{Verse 3}Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior;appear in your majesty and splendor.^{Verse 4}In your splendor ride forth in victoryon behalf of truth and humility and justice;
may your right hand show your awesome deeds.^{Verse 5}Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes;the nations fall beneath your feet.^{Verse 6}Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever,and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.^{Verse 7}You have loved righteousnessand hated wickedness;therefore God, your God, has anointed youabove your companions with the oil of joy.^{+Verse 8}All your garments are fragrantwith myrrh and aloes and cassia;
from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.^{Verse 9}The daughters of kings are among your honored women;the queen stands at your right hand,
adorned with the gold of Ophir.^{Verse 10}Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear:Forget your people and your father’s house,^{Verse 11}and the king will desire your beauty;bow to him, for he is your lord.^{Verse 12}The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift;men of wealth will seek your favor.^{Verse 13}All glorious is the princess in her chamber;her gown is embroidered with gold.^{Verse 14}In colorful garments she is led to the king;her virgin companions are brought before you.^{Verse 15}They are led in with joy and gladness;they enter the palace of the king.^{Verse 16}Your sons will succeed your fathers;you will make them princes throughout the land.^{Verse 17}I will commemorate your name through all generations;therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.