Holman Christian Standard Bible

Psalms 45:1-8 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

1. My heart is moved by a noble themeas I recite my verses to the king;my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

2. You are the most handsome of men;grace flows from your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever.

3. Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.In your majesty and splendor —

4. in your splendor ride triumphantlyin the cause of truth, humility, and justice.May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.

5. Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;the peoples fall under you.

6. Your throne, God, is forever and ever;the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

7. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joymore than your companions.

8. Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.