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To the Director: An instruction[a] by the Sons of Korah. A love song to the tune of[b] “Lilies”.

A Royal Wedding Song

45 My heart is overflowing with good news;
    I speak what I have composed to the king;
        my tongue is like the pen of an articulate scribe.

You are the most handsome of Adam’s descendants;
    grace has anointed your lips;
        therefore God has blessed you forever.
Strap your sword to your side,
    mighty warrior, along with your honor and majesty.

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  1. Psalm 45:1 Lit. maskil
  2. Psalm 45:1 The Heb. lacks the tune of

Psalm 45[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[b] A wedding song.(A)

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.

You are the most excellent of men
    and your lips have been anointed with grace,(B)
    since God has blessed you forever.(C)

Gird your sword(D) on your side, you mighty one;(E)
    clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 45:1 In Hebrew texts 45:1-17 is numbered 45:2-18.
  2. Psalm 45:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term