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Psalms 45:1-12 Modern English Version (MEV)

1. My heart is overflowing with a good thought;I am speaking my works for the king;my tongue is the pen of a skilled scribe.

2. You are fairer than all the sons of men;favor is poured on your lips;therefore God has blessed you forever.

3. Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one,with your splendor and your majesty.

4. In your majesty ride prosperouslybecause of truth and meekness and righteousness;and your right hand will teach you awesome things.

5. Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies;peoples will fall under you.

6. Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;the scepter of Your kingdom is an upright scepter.

7. You love righteousness and hate wickedness;therefore God, your God, anointed youwith the oil of gladness above your companions.

8. All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;from the ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad.

9. Kings’ daughters are among your honorable women;at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.

10. Listen, O daughter, consider and incline your ear;forget your own people, and your father’s house,

11. and the king will desire your beauty.Since he is your lord, bow to him.

12. The daughter of Tyre will be there with a gift;even the rich among the people will entreat your favor.

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