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Psalm 45:1-3
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For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song.

45 My heart overflows with a noble theme.
    I recite my verses for the king.
    My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
2 You are the most excellent of the sons of men.
    Grace has anointed your lips,
    therefore God has blessed you forever.
3 Strap your sword on your thigh, mighty one:
    your splendor and your majesty.

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Psalm 45:1-3
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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)

1 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.

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

3 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
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