Psalms 45

1 To him that excelleth on Shoshannim a song of love to give instruction, committed to the sonnes of Korah. Mine heart will vtter forth a good matter: I wil intreat in my workes of the King: my tongue is as the pen of a swift writer.

For the music director. To the tune “Lilies.” A psalm (maskil) of the sons of Korah. A love song. I am moved to write about this wonderful subject. Let me share what I have written for the king. What I say comes from the pen of a skilled author.

2 Thou art fayrer then the children of men: grace is powred in thy lips, because God hath blessed thee for euer.

You are more handsome than anyone else. You always speak graciously, for God has blessed you forever.

3 Gird thy sword vpon thy thigh, O most mightie, to wit, thy worship and thy glory,

Strap on your sword, mighty warrior, stride out in glory and majesty!

4 And prosper with thy glory: ride vpon the worde of trueth and of meekenes and of righteousnes: so thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

In your majesty ride out to victory, in the defense of truth, humility, and right, because you are strong and act powerfully.

5 Thine arrowes are sharpe to pearce the heart of the Kings enemies: therefore the people shall fall vnder thee.

Your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of your enemies; the nations fall under you.

6 Thy throne, O God, is for euer and euer: the scepter of thy kingdome is a scepter of righteousnesse.

Your throne comes from God, and lasts forever and ever. The scepter with which you rule is a scepter of fairness.

7 Thou louest righteousnes, and hatest wickednesse, because God, euen thy God hath anoynted thee with the oyle of gladnes aboue thy fellowes.

You love what is right and hate what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has placed you above everyone else by anointing you with the oil of joy.

8 All thy garments smelll of myrrhe and aloes, and cassia, when thou commest out of the yuorie palaces, where they haue made thee glad.

Your robes are perfumed with aloes, myrrh, and cassia; music played on stringed instruments in palaces decorated with ivory makes you happy.

9 Kings daugthers were among thine honorable wiues: vpon thy right hand did stand the Queene in a vesture of golde of Ophir.

The daughters of kings are among the noblewomen; the queen stands beside you on your right, wearing jewelry made of gold from Ophir.

10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine eare: forget also thine owne people and thy fathers house.

Listen to what I have to say, daughter; please pay attention. Don't pine for your people and your family.

11 So shall the King haue pleasure in thy beautie: for he is thy Lord, and reuerence thou him.

May the king desire you in your beauty; respect him, for he is your lord.

12 And the daughter of Tyrus with the rich of the people shall doe homage before thy face with presents.

The people of Tyre will come with gifts; rich people will look for your favor.

13 The Kings daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of broydred golde.

Inside her preparation room the princess bride looks wonderful in her golden gown.

14 She shalbe brought vnto the King in raiment of needle worke: the virgins that follow after her, and her companions shall be brought vnto thee.

Wearing her beautiful clothes she is brought to the king, followed by her bridesmaids.

15 With ioy and gladnes shall they be brought, and shall enter into the Kings palace.

What a happy, joyful procession enters the king's palace!

16 In steade of thy fathers shall thy children be: thou shalt make them princes through all the earth.

Your sons will take the place of your fathers; as princes you will make them rulers throughout the land.

17 I will make thy Name to be remembred through all generations: therefore shall the people giue thanks vnto thee world without ende.

Through my words you will be famous through all generations, and nations will praise you forever and ever.