# Psalm 45 To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah; a love song. 
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1. My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe. 
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2. You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. 
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3. Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty! 
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4. In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds! 
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5. Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; the peoples fall under you. 
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6. Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; 
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7. you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; 
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8. your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad; 
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9. daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir. 
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10. Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father’s house, 
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11. and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him. 
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12. The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people. 
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13. All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold. 
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14. In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her. 
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15. With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king. 
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16. In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth. 
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17. I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever. 

(ESV)