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Psalm 45

For the choir director; according to shoshannim;[a] a maskil by Korah’s descendants; a love song.

My heart is overflowing with good news.
    I will direct my song to the king.
    My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer.

You are the most handsome of Adam’s descendants.
    Grace is poured on your lips.
        That is why Elohim has blessed you forever.
O warrior, strap your sword to your side
    with your splendor and majesty.

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  1. Psalm 45:1 Unknown musical term.

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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  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

45 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.

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