Psalm 45:1-2

Common English Bible

Psalm 45

For the music leader. According to “The Lilies.” Of the Korahites. A maskil.^[a] A love song.

45 A marvelous word has stirred my heart
as I mention my works to the king.
My tongue is the pen of a skillful scribe.

²You are the most handsome of men;
grace has been poured out on your lips.
No wonder God has blessed you forever!

Notas al pie

Psalm 45:1 Perhaps instruction

Psalm 45:6-9

Common English Bible

⁶Your divine throne is eternal and everlasting.
    Your royal scepter is a scepter of justice.
⁷You love righteousness and hate wickedness.
    No wonder God, your God, has anointed you
    with the oil of joy more than all your companions!
⁸All your clothes have the pleasing scent of myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
    The music of stringed instruments coming from ivory palaces entertains you.
⁹The royal princess is standing in your precious jewels; ^[a]
    the queen stands at your right, dressed in the gold of Ophir.