For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil + 45:1 Maskil is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 32, 42, 44–45, 52–55, 74, 78, 88–89, and 142. of the sons of Korah. A love song.
My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme
1 Kings 3:1–15; 2 Chronicles 1:1–13; Psalm 72:1–20
1My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.+ 2You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.+ 3Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.+ 4In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.+ 5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.+ 6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.+ 7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.+ 8All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.+ 9The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.+ 10Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,+ 11and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.+ 12The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.+ 13All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.+ 14In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.+ 15They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.+ 16Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.+ 17I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.+