Berean Standard Bible

Psalms 45

(1 Kings 3:1–15; 2 Chronicles 1:1–13; Psalm 72:1–20)

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A MaskilMaskil is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 32, 42, 44–45, 52–55, 74, 78, 88–89, and 142. of the sons of Korah. A love song.

1My heart is stirred by a noble themeas I recite my verses to the king;1my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.2You are the most handsome of men;grace has anointed your lips;therefore God has blessed you forever.3Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior;appear in your majesty and splendor.4In your splendor ride forth in victoryon behalf of truth and humility and justice;may your right hand show your awesome deeds.5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes;the nations fall beneath your feet.

6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever,and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.7You have loved righteousnessand hated wickedness;therefore God, your God, has anointed youabove your companions with the oil of joy.2

8All your garments are fragrantwith myrrh and aloes and cassia;from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.9The daughters of kings are among your honored women;the queen stands at your right hand,adorned with the gold of Ophir.

10Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear:Forget your people and your father’s house,11and the king will desire your beauty;bow to him, for he is your lord.12The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift;men of wealth will seek your favor.

13All glorious is the princess in her chamber;her gown is embroidered with gold.14In colorful garments she is led to the king;her virgin companions are brought before you.15They are led in with joy and gladness;they enter the palace of the king.

16Your sons will succeed your fathers;you will make them princes throughout the land.17I will commemorate your name through all generations;therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.

Notes

1. Psalms 45:1 Or King; here and throughout Psalm 45 ↩
2. Psalms 45:7 Cited in Hebrews 1:8–9 ↩

(1 Kings 3:1–15; 2 Chronicles 1:1–13; Psalm 72:1–20)

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A MaskilMaskil is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 32, 42, 44–45, 52–55, 74, 78, 88–89, and 142. of the sons of Korah. A love song.

Notes

Commentaries on Psalms 45