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Psalms 45:1-9 GNB . . .Beautiful words fill my mind, as I compose this song for the king. Like the pen of a good writer my tongue is ready with a poem. (2) You are the most handsome of men; you are an eloquent speaker. God has always blessed you. (3) Buckle on your sword, mighty king; you are glorious and majestic. (4) Ride on in majesty to victory for the defense of truth and justice! Your strength will win you great victories! (5) Your arrows are sharp, they pierce the hearts of your enemies; nations fall down at your feet. (6) The kingdom that God has given you will last forever and ever. You rule over your people with justice; (7) you love what is right and hate what is evil. That is why God, your God, has chosen you and has poured out more happiness on you than on any other king. (8) The perfume of myrrh and aloes is on your clothes; musicians entertain you in palaces decorated with ivory. (9) Among the women of your court are daughters of kings, and at the right of your throne stands the queen, wearing ornaments of finest gold.
Psalms 45:1-9 GW . . .For the choir director; according to shoshannim; a maskil by Korah's descendants; a love song. My heart is overflowing with good news. I will direct my song to the king. My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer. (2) You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants. Grace is poured on your lips. That is why God has blessed you forever. (3) O warrior, strap your sword to your side with your splendor and majesty. (4) Ride on victoriously in your majesty for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things. (5) Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies. Nations fall beneath you. (6) Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice. (7) You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy. (8) All your robes are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces the music of stringed instruments delights you. (9) The daughters of kings are among your noble ladies. The queen takes her place at your right hand and wears gold from Ophir.
Psalms 45:1-9 CEV . . .(A special psalm for the people of Korah and for the music leader. To the tune "Lilies." A love song.) My thoughts are filled with beautiful words for the king, and I will use my voice as a writer would use pen and ink. (2) No one is as handsome as you! Your words are always kind. That is why God will always bless you. (3) Mighty king, glorious ruler, strap on your sword (4) and ride out in splendor! Win victories for truth and mercy and justice. Do fearsome things with your powerful arm. (5) Send your sharp arrows through enemy hearts and make all nations fall at your feet. (6) You are [a god (Exo 7:1)] God, and you will rule forever as king. Your royal power brings about justice. (7) You love justice and hate evil. And so, your God chose you and made you happier than any of your friends. (8) The sweet aroma of the spices myrrh, aloes, and cassia, covers your royal robes. You enjoy the music of harps in palaces decorated with ivory. (9) Daughters of kings are here, and your bride stands at your right side, wearing a wedding gown trimmed with pure gold.
Psalms 45:1-9 ESV . . .To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah; a love song. My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe. (2) You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. (3) Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty! (4) In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds! (5) Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you. (6) Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; (7) you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; (8) your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad; (9) daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
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You will note the reference windows often include more than one translation of the Bible. The reason is to strive to gain the best possible understanding of the original Hebrew and Greek. Since we don't speak those languages, we rely on those who have come before and made the effort to translate those texts into English for us. Considering several translations gives the benefit of the understanding of several translation committees or individuals.
The Translations we quote are:
ALT - Analytical Literal Translation
ASV - American Standard Version (by the American revision committee in 1897).
BBE - 1965 Bible in Basic English
Bishops - 1568 Bishop's Bible
Calvin - 1856 by Calvin Translation Society
CEV - Contemporary English Version
Coverdale - 1535 Miles Coverdale Bible
Darby - 1889 Darby Bible
DRB - 1899 Douay-Rheims Bible
ESV - English Standard Version
GNB - Good News Bible
GW - God's Word Bible
ISV - International Standard Version
KJV - 1769 King James Version
KJV-1611 - Old King James Version from 1611
LitNT - Literal New Testament
LITV - Literal Translation of the Holy Bible
MKJV - 1962 Modern King James Version
Murdock - 1851 James Murdock New Testament
MWT - Modern World Translation
NWT - New World Translation
RV - Revised Version
Webster - 1833 Webster Bible
WTNT - 1525-26 William Tyndale New Testament
Wycliffe - 1394 Wycliffe Bible
YLT - 1862/1898 Young's Literal Translation
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