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