Psalm
To the director; set to “The Lilies.” Of the sons of Korʹah.+ Masʹkil.* A song of love.
45 My heart is stirred by something good.
I say: “My song is* about a king.”+
May my tongue be the stylus*+ of a skilled copyist.*+
2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men.
Gracious speech flows from your lips.+
That is why God has blessed you forever.+
4 And in your splendor go on to victory;*+
Ride in the cause of truth and humility and righteousness,+
And your right hand will accomplish* awe-inspiring things.
5 Your arrows are sharp, making peoples fall before you;+
They pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies.+
7 You loved righteousness,+ and you hated wickedness.+
That is why God, your God, has anointed you+ with the oil of exultation+ more than your companions.
8 All your garments are scented with myrrh and aloeswood and cassia;
From the grand ivory palace, stringed instruments make you rejoice.
9 The daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor.
The royal consort* has taken her stand at your right hand, adorned in gold of Oʹphir.+
10 Listen, O daughter, pay attention and incline your ear;
Forget your people and your father’s house.
13 Inside the palace* the king’s daughter is absolutely magnificent;
Her clothing is adorned with* gold.
14 She will be brought to the king in richly woven garments.*
The virgin companions following her are brought in before you.
15 They will be brought with rejoicing and joy;
They will enter into the king’s palace.
16 Your sons will take the place of your forefathers.
You will appoint them as princes in all the earth.+
17 I will make your name known throughout all generations to come.+
That is why peoples will praise you forever and ever.