45:1 *[For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.* A wedding song.] My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. / *In Hebrew texts 45:1-17 is numbered 45:2-18. / **Title: Probably a literary or musical term
45:2 You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
45:3 Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
45:4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
45:5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.
45:6 Your throne, O God,* will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. / *Here the king is addressed as God’s representative.
45:7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.
45:8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.
45:9 Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
45:10 Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father’s house.
45:11 Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
45:12 The city of Tyre will come with a gift,* people of wealth will seek your favor. / *Or A Tyrian robe is among the gifts
45:13 All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.
45:14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her - those brought to be with her.
45:15 Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king.
45:16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
45:17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.