For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song. My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skilful writer

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 45. For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song. My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skilful writer. You are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever. Strap your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendour and your majesty. In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand display awesome deeds. Your arrows are sharp. The nations fall under you, with arrows in the heart of the king’s enemies. Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A sceptre of equity is the sceptre of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows. All your garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad. Kings’ daughters are amongst your honourable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir. Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear. Forget your own people, and also your father’s house. So the king will desire your beauty, honour him, for he is your lord. The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich amongst the people entreat your favour. The princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold. She shall be led to the king in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you. With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king’s palace. Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth. I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
Set to The Lilies
A contemplation by the sons of Korah
A wedding song
My heart overflows with a noble theme
I recite my verses for the king
My tongue is like the pen of a skilful writer
You are the most excellent of the sons of men
Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever
Strap your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendour and your majesty
In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility
And righteousness
Let your right hand display awesome deeds
Your arrows are sharp
The nations fall under you, with arrows in the heart of the kings enemies
Your throne, God, is forever and ever
A sceptre of equity is the sceptre of your kingdom
You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows
All your garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia
Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad
Kings daughters are amongst your honourable women
At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir
Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear
Forget your own people, and also your fathers house
So the king will desire your beauty, honour him, for he is your lord
The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift
The rich amongst the people entreat your favour
The princess inside is all glorious
Her clothing is interwoven with gold
She shall be led to the king in embroidered work
The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you
With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led
They shall enter into the kings palace
Your sons will take the place of your fathers
You shall make them princes in all the earth
I will make your name to be remembered in all generations
Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever

About This Psalm

Psalm 45 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, righteousness, kingship, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 45 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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