45:1 For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” A maskil. A love song of the sons of Korah. Beautiful words fill my mind. I am speaking of royal things. My tongue is like the pen of a skilled writer.
45:2 You are more handsome than anyone, and you are an excellent speaker, so God has blessed you forever.
45:3 Put on your sword, powerful warrior. Show your glory and majesty.
45:4 In your majesty win the victory for what is true and right. Your power will do amazing things.
45:5 Your sharp arrows will enter the hearts of the king’s enemies. Nations will be defeated before you.
45:6 God, your throne will last forever and ever. You will rule your kingdom with fairness.
45:7 You love right and hate evil, so God has chosen you from among your friends; he has set you apart with much joy.
45:8 Your clothes smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From palaces of ivory music comes to make you happy.
45:9 Kings’ daughters are among your honored women. Your bride stands at your right side wearing gold from Ophir.
45:10 Listen to me, daughter; look and pay attention. Forget your people and your father’s family.
45:11 The king loves your beauty. Because he is your master, you should obey him.
45:12 People from the city of Tyre have brought a gift. Wealthy people will want to meet you.
45:13 The princess is very beautiful. Her gown is woven with gold.
45:14 In her beautiful clothes she is brought to the king. Her bridesmaids follow behind her, and they are also brought to him.
45:15 They come with happiness and joy; they enter the king’s palace.
45:16 You will have sons to replace your fathers. You will make them rulers through all the land.
45:17 I will make your name famous from now on, so people will praise you forever and ever.
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