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1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme
as I recite my verses for the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skilful writer.
2 You are the most excellent of men
and your lips have been anointed with grace,
since God has blessed you for ever.
3 Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one;
clothe yourself with splendour and majesty.
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously
on behalf of truth, humility and righteousness let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;
6 Your throne, O God,[c] will last for ever and ever;
a sceptre of justice will be the sceptre of your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
by anointing you with the oil of joy.
8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;
from palaces adorned with ivory
the music of the strings makes you glad.
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9 Daughters of kings are among your honoured women;
at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
10 Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear: Forget your people and your father’s house.
11 The king be enthralled by your beauty;
honour him, for he is your lord.
12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift,[d]
men of wealth will seek your favour.
13 All glorious is the princess within her chamber;
her gown is interwoven with gold.
14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king;
her virgin companions follow her –
and brought to you.
15 They are led in with joy and gladness,
they enter the palace of the king.
16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers;
you will make them princes throughout the land.
17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations;
therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.
(NIV)
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Psalm 45 - To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil,
It is thought that this was written about the wedding of King Ahab of Israel to Jezebel, princess of Tyre. While some believe that it is the marriage of YHWH’s with Israel.
From early times in the Jewish traditions, it was regarded as Messianic prophecy
The psalmist is overwhelmed with emotion upon the occasion of the king’s marriage; In verse 2, palmist paints a vivid word picture. The verse ‘since God has blessed you forever. ‘could be seen in the joining of our lives with Jesus, I wonder when we joined our lives to Jesus was the words were spoken ‘I will bless you for ever’,. The words the psalmist writes seem to come from the heart, heart centred on the good things of the marriage.
Can you remember when you promised yourself to God.? I remember at High School in the hall at school after singing a hymn and I said ‘Yes God, I really want to be your servant’.
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