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"Warrior Poets"

Psalm 45
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,[b] 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[c] 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.

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