Psalm 45:1-2

Contemporary English Version

(A special psalm by the clan of Korah and for the music leader. To the tune “Lilies.” A love song.)

For a Royal Wedding

¹My thoughts are filled
with beautiful words
for the king,
and I will use my voice
as a writer would use
pen and ink.

²No one is as handsome as you!
Your words are always kind.
That is why God
will always bless you.

Psalm 45:6-9

Contemporary English Version

⁶^(A) You are God, and you will rule
    forever as king.^[a]
Your royal power
    brings about justice.
⁷You love justice and hate evil.
    And so, your God chose you
and made you happier
    than any of your friends.
⁸The sweet aroma of the spices
myrrh, aloes, and cassia
    covers your royal robes.
You enjoy the music of harps
in palaces decorated
    with ivory.
⁹Daughters of kings are here,
and your bride stands
    at your right side,
wearing a wedding gown
    trimmed with pure gold.^[b]

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Notas al pie

45.6 You … king: Or “God has made you king, and you will rule forever.”
45.9 trimmed with pure gold: Hebrew has “with gold from Ophir,” which may have been in Africa or India. Gold from there was considered the very best.