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A love song.</h3><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.1" /><A name="2"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-1.htm"><b></b></a></span>My heart is moved by a noble theme</p><p class="poem">as I recite my verses to the king;</p><p class="poem">my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.1.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.2" /> <A name="3"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>You are the most handsome of men;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.45.2.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a></p><p class="poem">grace flows from your lips.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.2.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">Therefore God has blessed you forever.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.2.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.3" /> <A name="4"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.</p><p class="poem">In your majesty and splendor<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.3.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> —</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.4" /> <A name="5"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>in your splendor ride triumphantly</p><p class="poem">in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.</p><p class="poem">May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.4.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.5" /> <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Your sharpened arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;</p><p class="poem">the peoples fall under you.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.5.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.6" /> <A name="7"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Your throne,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.6.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a> God, is<a epub:type="noteref" href="#fn.Psalms.45.6.1"><span class="fnAlphabet">A</span></a> forever and ever;</p><p class="poem">the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.6.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.7" /> <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>You love righteousness and hate wickedness;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.7.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy</p><p class="poem">more than your companions.</p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.8" /> <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;</p><p class="poem">from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.8.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.9" /> <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Kings’ daughters are among your honored women;<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.9.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem">the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,</p><p class="poem">stands at your right hand.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.9.2"><span class="xrfAlphabet">b</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.10" /> <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider:</p><p class="poem">Forget your people and your father’s house,<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.10.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.11" /> <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>and the king will desire your beauty.</p><p class="poem">Bow down to him, for he is your lord.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.11.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.12" /> <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people,</p><p class="poem">will seek your favor with gifts.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.12.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.13" /> <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious,</p><p class="poem">her clothing embroidered with gold.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.13.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.14" /> <A name="15"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>In colorful garments she is led to the king;</p><p class="poem">after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.14.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.15" /> <A name="16"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>They are led in with gladness and rejoicing;</p><p class="poem">they enter the king’s palace.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.15.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote class="poetryblock"><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.16" /> <A name="17"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Your sons will succeed your ancestors;</p><p class="poem">you will make them princes throughout the land.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.16.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p><p class="poem"><span epub:type="z3998:verse" id="start-Psalms.45.17" /> <A name=""></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/45-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations;</p><p class="poem">therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.<a epub:type="noteref" href="#xrf.Psalms.45.17.1"><span class="xrfAlphabet">a</span></a></p></blockquote><br /><section id="footnotes-Psalms.45" class="fnSection"><aside id="fn.Psalms.45.2.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.2">45:2</a></span> Or <span class="italic">of the descendants of Adam</span></aside><aside id="fn.Psalms.45.6.1"><span class="footnote-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.6">45:6</a></span> Or <span class="italic">Your divine throne is</span>, or <span class="italic">Your throne is God’s</span></aside><br /><section id="cross-references-Psalms.45" class="xrfSection"><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.title"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#csb-Psalms.45">45:title</a></span> Pss 60; 69; 80 titles</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.1.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.1">45:1</a></span> Ezr 7:6</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.2.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.2">45:2</a></span> Lk 4:22</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.2.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.2">45:2</a></span> Ps 21:6</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.3.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.3">45:3</a></span> Is 49:2; Rv 1:16; 19:15</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.4.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.4">45:4</a></span> Ps 65:5; 98:1</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.5.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.5">45:5</a></span> Dt 23:14; Ps 18:14</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.6.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.6">45:6-7</a></span> Heb 1:8–9</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.6.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.6">45:6</a></span> Ps 93:2</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.7.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.7">45:7</a></span> Ps 33:5</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.8.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.8">45:8</a></span> Sg 4:14; Jn 19:39</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.9.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.9">45:9</a></span> Sg 6:8</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.9.2"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.9">45:9</a></span> 1Kg 9:28; 10:11</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.10.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.10">45:10</a></span> Ru 1:16–17</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.11.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.11">45:11</a></span> Eph 5:33</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.12.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.12">45:12</a></span> Ps 68:29; 72:10–11; Is 49:23</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.13.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.13">45:13</a></span> Ex 39:2–3; Rv 19:7–8</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.14.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.14">45:14</a></span> Ezk 16:18; 26:16</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.15.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.15">45:15</a></span> Jr 22:4</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.16.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.16">45:16</a></span> 1Pt 2:9; Rv 1:6; 5:10</aside><aside id="xrf.Psalms.45.17.1"><span class="cross-reference"><a href="#start-Psalms.45.17">45:17</a></span> Mal 1:11</aside><br /><section id="study-notes-Psalms.45" class="snSection"><br /></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Christian Standard Bible. 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