Psalm 45:1-2

New International Version

Psalm 45^[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.^[b] A wedding song.^(A)

¹My heart is stirred by a noble theme
as I recite my verses for the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

²You are the most excellent of men
and your lips have been anointed with grace,^(B)
since God has blessed you forever.^(C)

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Footnotes

Psalm 45:1 In Hebrew texts 45:1-17 is numbered 45:2-18.
Psalm 45:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term

Psalm 45:6-9

New International Version

⁶Your throne, O God,^[a] will last for ever and ever;^(A)
    a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
⁷You love righteousness^(B) and hate wickedness;^(C)
    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
    by anointing^(D) you with the oil of joy.^(E)
⁸All your robes are fragrant^(F) with myrrh^(G) and aloes^(H) and cassia;^(I)
    from palaces adorned with ivory^(J)
    the music of the strings^(K) makes you glad.
⁹Daughters of kings^(L) are among your honored women;
    at your right hand^(M) is the royal bride^(N) in gold of Ophir.^(O)