New International Version Anglicized

Psalm 45:4-14 New International Version Anglicized (NIVUK)

4. In your majesty ride forth victoriouslyin 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, will last for ever and ever;a sceptre of justice will be the sceptre of your kingdom.

7. You love righteousness and hate wickedness;therefore God, your God, has set you above your companionsby anointing you with the oil of joy.

8. All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;from palaces adorned with ivorythe music of the strings makes you glad.

9. Daughters of kings are among your honoured women;at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.

10. Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention:Forget your people and your father’s house.

11. Let the king be enthralled by your beauty;honour him, for he is your lord.

12. The city of Tyre will come with a gift,people of wealth will seek your favour.

13. All glorious is the princess within her chamber;her gown is interwoven with gold.

14. In embroidered garments she is led to the king;her virgin companions follow her –those brought to be with her.