Psalm 45:2-7

New International Version

² You are the most excellent of men
    and your lips have been anointed with grace,^(A)
    since God has blessed you forever.^(B)

³ Gird your sword^(C) on your side, you mighty one;^(D)
    clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.^(E)
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously^(F)
    in the cause of truth, humility and justice;^(G)
    let your right hand^(H) achieve awesome deeds.^(I)
5 Let your sharp arrows^(J) pierce the hearts^(K) of the king’s enemies;^(L)
    let the nations fall beneath your feet.
⁶ Your throne, O God,^[a] will last for ever and ever;^(M)
    a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
⁷ You love righteousness^(N) and hate wickedness;^(O)
    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
    by anointing^(P) you with the oil of joy.^(Q)