Psalm 45:6-12

Good News Translation

^6 (A)The kingdom that God has given you^[a]
    will last forever and ever.
You rule over your people with justice;
⁷     you love what is right and hate what is evil.
That is why God, your God, has chosen you
    and has poured out more happiness on you
    than on any other king.
⁸ The perfume of myrrh and aloes is on your clothes;
    musicians entertain you in palaces decorated with ivory.
⁹ Among the women of your court are daughters of kings,
    and at the right of your throne stands the queen,
    wearing ornaments of finest gold.

¹⁰ Bride of the king, listen to what I say—
    forget your people and your relatives.
¹¹ Your beauty will make the king desire you;
    he is your master, so you must obey him.
¹² The people of Tyre will bring you gifts;
    rich people will try to win your favor.