Psalms 45 in plain modern English. New Ground English Translation.

My heart overflows with a beautiful theme; I speak my work to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skilled writer.

You are the most handsome of all people; kindness pours from your lips. This is why God has placed his favor on you forever.

Strap your sword at your side, mighty warrior — your splendor and your magnificence.

In your magnificence, ride out victorious for the cause of truth, humility, and justice. Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things.

Your arrows are sharp — nations fall beneath you — they pierce the hearts of the king's enemies.

Your throne, God, stands forever and always; the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of what is right.

You love justice and hate wickedness. This is why God — your God — has poured the oil of celebration over you, lifting you above your companions.

All your robes are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces, stringed instruments make you glad.

Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand stands the queen, adorned in gold from Ophir.

Listen, daughter — look and pay attention: forget your people and your father's house.

Let the king be captivated by your beauty. He is your lord — bow before him.

The people of Tyre will come with gifts; the wealthiest among the nations will seek your favor.

The princess is radiant within her chamber, her gown woven with gold.

In embroidered robes she is led to the king; the young women following her, her companions, are brought before you.

They are led in with joy and celebration; they enter the palace of the king.

Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them rulers throughout the earth.

I will make your name remembered through every generation. Because of this, the nations will praise you forever and always.