Psalm 45 (NLT) African - Afropop - Male Lead Vocals

Psalm 45
For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm of the descendants of Korah.

1
Beautiful words stir my heart.
I will recite a lovely poem about the king,
for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.

2
You are the most handsome of all.
Gracious words stream from your lips.
God himself has blessed you forever.
3
Put on your sword, O mighty warrior!
You are so glorious, so majestic!
4
In your majesty, ride out to victory,
defending truth, humility, and justice.
Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
5
Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies’ hearts.
The nations fall beneath your feet.

6
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever.
You rule with a scepter of justice.
7
You love justice and hate evil.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you,
pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.
8
Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes.
In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.
9
Kings’ daughters are among your noble women.
At your right side stands the queen,
wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!

10
Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.
Forget your people and your family far away.
11
For your royal husband delights in your beauty;
honor him, for he is your lord.
12
The princess of Tyre will shower you with gifts.
The wealthy will beg your favor.
13
The bride, a princess, looks glorious
in her golden gown.
14
In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king,
accompanied by her bridesmaids.
15
What a joyful and enthusiastic procession
as they enter the king’s palace!

16
Your sons will become kings like their father.
You will make them rulers over many lands.
17
I will bring honor to your name in every generation.
Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.