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| Psalm 45
My heart is stirred by a noble theme
As I recite my verses for the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer,
You are the most excellent of men
and your lips have been annointed with
grace,
since God has blessed you forever.
Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty
one;
clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
In your majesty ride forth victoriously
in behalf of truth, humility and
righteousness;
let your right hand display awesome
deeds.
Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of
the king's enemies;
let the nations fall beneath your feet.
You throne, O God, will last for ever and
ever;
a sceptor of justice will be the sceptor of
your kingdom.
You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has set you
above your companions
by annointing you with the oil of joy.
All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and
aloes and cassie;
from places adorned with ivory
the music of the strings make you glad.
Daughters of kings are among your honored
women;
at your right hand is the royal bride in
gold of Ophir.
Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear;
Forget your people and your father's
house.
The king is enthralled by your beauty;
honor him, for he is your lord.
The Daughter of Tyre will come with a
gift,
men of wealth will seek you favor.
All glorious is the princess within
her chamber;
her gown is interwoven with gold.
In embroidered garments she is led to the
king;
her virgin companions follow her
and are brought to you.
They are led in with joy and gladness
they enter the palace of the king.
Your sons will take the place of your fathers;
you will make them princes throughout
the land.
I will perpetuate your memory through all
generations;
therefore the nations will praise you for
ever and ever. |
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