Psalm 45[a] For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[b] A wedding song.

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,     since God has blessed you forever.

3 Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one;     clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. 4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously     in the cause of truth, humility and justice;     let your right hand achieve awesome deeds. 5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;     let the nations fall beneath your feet. 6 Your throne, O God,[c] will last for ever and ever;     a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness;     therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions     by anointing you with the oil of joy. 8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;     from palaces adorned with ivory     the music of the strings makes you glad.