Psalm 45

My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

My heart overflows with noble thoughts, as I express my deep admiration for the king. My words flow freely, like a skilled writer's pen.

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

You are more beautiful than anyone else, your words are filled with kindness. That's why God has blessed you eternally.

Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.

Strap your sword to your side, O powerful one, showcasing your honor and grandeur.

And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.

Ride out victorious in your grandeur, for the cause of truth, humility, and justice. Your strong hand will show you awe-inspiring deeds.

Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.

Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king's foes, causing the people to surrender to you.

Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

Your reign, O God, is eternal and unending; your rule is just and fair.

Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

You deeply cherish what's right and detest evil. For this, God, your God, has blessed you with joy more than anyone else.

All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

Your clothes carry the sweet scent of myrrh, aloes, and cassia, a fragrance from the ivory palaces that fills you with joy.

Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

Daughters of kings were among your respected ladies, and the queen, adorned in Ophir's gold, stood proudly at your right hand.

Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house;

Listen closely, dear child, think deeply and lend your ear; let go of your past, your family, and your childhood home.

So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

The king will deeply yearn for your beauty, for he is your Lord. Show him your reverence.

And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.

The princess of Tyre will come bearing gifts, and even the wealthiest will seek your approval.

The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.

The princess, radiant and pure in heart, is adorned in golden attire, shimmering with majesty.

She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.

The king will welcome her, adorned in intricately stitched garments. Her pure-hearted friends, trailing behind her, will also be presented to you.

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace.

They will be led joyfully and cheerfully into the king's palace.

Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

Your ancestors will be replaced by your children, whom you can raise to be leaders across the world.

I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

I'll ensure your name echoes through every era, inspiring endless praise from all people, forevermore.