Shared Word Translation
Psalm 45
The Bride and Her People
Hear, O daughter, and see, and incline your ear:
forget your people and your father’s house,
and the king will desire your beauty.
Since he is your lord, bow down to him.
The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift;
the rich among the people will seek your favor.
All glorious is the princess within;
her clothing is interwoven with gold.
In embroidered garments she is led to the king;
the young women, her companions, follow her—
they are brought to you.
With joy and gladness they are led along
as they enter the palace of the king.
A Promise for the King
In place of your fathers will be your sons;
you will make them princes in all the earth.
I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations;
therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.