Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Psalms 45:3-8 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

3. Mighty king, glorious ruler,strap on your sword

4. and ride out in splendour!Win victories for truthand mercy and justice.Do fearsome thingswith your powerful arm.

5. Send your sharp arrowsthrough enemy heartsand make all nations fallat your feet.

6. You are God, and you will rulefor ever as king.Your royal powerbrings about justice.

7. You love justice and hate evil.And so, your God chose youand made you happierthan any of your friends.

8. The sweet aroma of the spicesmyrrh, aloes, and cassia,covers your royal robes.You enjoy the music of harpsin palaces decoratedwith ivory.