45:1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king my tongue is the pen of a skilful writer.
45:2 You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you for ever.
45:3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one clothe yourself with splendour and majesty.
45:4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously on behalf of truth, humility and righteousness let your right hand display 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 sceptre of justice will be the sceptre of your kingdom.
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 honoured women at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
45:10 Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear: Forget your people and your father’s house.
45:11 The king is enthralled by your beauty honour him, for he is your lord.
45:12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, [Or A Tyrian robe is among the gifts] men of wealth will seek your favour.
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 and are brought to you.
45:15 They are 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.46 FOR THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC. OF THE SONS OF KORAH. ACCORDING TO ALAMOTH. [TITLE: PROBABLY A MUSICAL TERM] A SONG.