A Song for the King
For the director of music. To the tune of "Lilies." A wisdom psalm of the sons of Korah. A love song.
45 1 My heart overflows with a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skilled scribe. 2 You are the most handsome of all men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore our Father has blessed you forever. 3 Strap your sword on your thigh, mighty warrior, in your splendor and majesty. 4 In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and humility and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds. 5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall beneath you. 6 Your throne, God, is forever and ever; the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness. a a v6 Hebrews 1:8 applies this verse to Jesus — our Father addresses the Son as God, whose throne endures forever. 7 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore our Father, your Father, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions. b b v7 Hebrews 1:9 — our Father anoints the Son with joy above all others. 8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of strings gladdens you.
9 Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir. c c v9 Ophir was an ancient region renowned for producing the world's finest gold. 10 Listen, daughter; consider and pay attention: 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 daughter of Tyre comes with a gift; the rich among the people will seek your favor. 13 The king's daughter is all glorious within; her gown is interwoven with gold. 14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king; the young women, her companions, are brought to you behind her.
15 With joy and gladness they are led along; they enter the palace of the king. 16 In place of your fathers will be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth. 17 I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.