45:1 For the leader. Set to “Lilies.” By the descendants of Korach. A maskil. A lovesong:
45:2 My heart is stirred by a noble theme; I address my verses to the king; My tongue is the pen of an expert scribe.
45:3 You are the most handsome of men; gracious speech flows from your lips. For God has blessed you forever.
45:4 Warrior, strap your sword at your thigh; [gird on] your splendor and majesty.
45:5 In your majesty, succeed, ride on in the cause of truth, meekness and righteousness. May your right hand teach you awesome things.
45:6 Your arrows are sharp. The people fall under you, as they penetrate the hearts of the king’s enemies.
45:7 Your throne, God, will last forever and ever; you rule your kingdom with a scepter of equity.
45:8 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy in preference to your companions.
45:9 Your robes are all fragrant with myrrh, aloes and cassia; from ivory palaces stringed instruments bring you joy.
45:10 Daughters of kings are among your favorites; at your right stands the queen in gold from Ofir.
45:11 Listen, daughter! Think, pay attention! Forget your own people and your father’s house,
45:12 and the king will desire your beauty; for he is your lord, so honor him.
45:13 Then the daughter of Tzor, the richest of peoples, will court your favor with gifts.
45:14 Inside [the palace], the king’s daughter looks splendid, attired in checker-work embroidered with gold.
45:15 In brocade, she will be led to the king, to you, with the virgins in her retinue.
45:16 They will be led in with gladness and joy, they will enter the king’s palace.
45:17 You will have sons to succeed your ancestors; you will make them princes in all the land.
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