English / ERV
Psalms 45
Easy-to-Read Version, 2006
- 1[1] Beautiful thoughts fill my mind as I speak these lines for the king. These words come from my tongue as from the pen of a skilled writer.
- 2You are more handsome than anyone, and you say such pleasant things. So God will always bless you.
- 3Put on your sword, mighty warrior, so impressive in your splendid uniform.
- 4Go out in your greatness to win the victory for what is true and right. Let us see the amazing things you can do with your powerful right arm.[2]
- 5Your sharp arrows will go deep into the hearts of your enemies, who will fall to the ground in front of you.
- 6God,[3] your kingdom will last forever. You use your authority for justice.
- 7You love what is right and hate what is wrong. So God, your God, chose you to be king, giving you more joy and honor than anyone like you.[4]
- 8From your clothes comes the wonderful smell of myrrh, aloes, and cassia. In palaces decorated with ivory, you enjoy the music of stringed instruments.
- 9Here are ladies of honor, daughters of kings. Your bride[5] stands at your right side, wearing a gown decorated with the finest gold.
- 10My lady,[6] listen to me. Listen carefully and understand me. Forget your people and your father’s family,
- 11so that the king will be pleased with your beauty. He will be your new husband,[7] so you must honor him.
- 12People from Tyre will bring you gifts. Their richest people will try to win your friendship.
- 13The princess is so beautiful in her gown, like a pearl set in gold.
- Clothed in beauty, she is led to the king, followed by her bridesmaids.