English Standard Version

Psalm 45:3-12 English Standard Version (ESV)

3. Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one,in your splendor and majesty!

4. In your majesty ride out victoriouslyfor the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness;let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!

5. Your arrows are sharpin the heart of the king’s enemies;the peoples fall under you.

6. Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;

7. you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.Therefore God, your God, has anointed youwith the oil of gladness beyond your companions;

8. your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia.From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;

9. daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.

10. Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear:forget your people and your father’s house,

11. and the king will desire your beauty.Since he is your lord, bow to him.

12. The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people.