Psalm 45:1-5

Christian Standard Bible

Psalm 45

A Royal Wedding Song

For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.”^(A) A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.

¹My heart is moved by a noble theme
as I recite my verses to the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.^(B)
²You are the most handsome of men;^[a]
grace flows from your lips.^(C)
Therefore God has blessed you forever.^(D)

³Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.
In your majesty and splendor^(E)—
⁴in your splendor ride triumphantly
in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.
May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.^(F)
⁵Your sharpened arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;
the peoples fall under you.^(G)

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Footnotes

45:2 Or of the descendants of Adam

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