Psalm 45:1-3

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A Song for the King’s Wedding

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” A ·maskil [skillful psalm; meditation]. A love song of the sons of Korah [^Cdescendants of Kohath, son of Levi, who served as Temple musicians; 1 Chr. 6:22].

45 ·Beautiful words fill my mind [^LMy heart is stirred with a good word].
I ·am speaking of royal things [or address my work to the king].
My tongue is like the pen of a skilled writer [Ezra 7:6].

²You are more ·handsome [or excellent] than anyone,
    and ·you are an excellent speaker [^Lgrace flows from your lips; Prov. 22:11],
    so God has blessed you forever.
³Put on your sword ·at your side [^Lon your thigh], powerful warrior.
    Show your ·glory [splendor] and majesty.

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Psalm 45:1-3 Expanded Bible

A Song for the King’s Wedding

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” A ·maskil [skillful psalm; meditation]. A love song of the sons of Korah [C descendants of Kohath, son of Levi, who served as Temple musicians; 1 Chr. 6:22].

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Psalm 45:1-3

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For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” A ·maskil [skillful psalm; meditation]. A love song of the sons of Korah [^Cdescendants of Kohath, son of Levi, who served as Temple musicians; 1 Chr. 6:22].