Psalm 45:5-7
Easy-to-Read Version
5 Your sharp arrows will go deep into the hearts of your enemies,
who will fall to the ground in front of you.
6 God,[a] your kingdom will last forever.
You use your authority for justice.
7 You love what is right and hate what is wrong.
So God, your God, chose you to be king,
giving you more joy and honor than anyone like you.[b]
Footnotes
- Psalm 45:6 God This might be a song to God as king. Or here, the writer might be using the word “God” as a title for the king.
- Psalm 45:7 chose … anyone like you Literally, “anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions.” This refers to the special oil used in the dedication of a new priest or king.
Psalm 45:5-7
New International Version
5 Let your sharp arrows(A) pierce the hearts(B) of the king’s enemies;(C)
let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Your throne, O God,[a] will last for ever and ever;(D)
a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness(E) and hate wickedness;(F)
therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
by anointing(G) you with the oil of joy.(H)
Footnotes
- Psalm 45:6 Here the king is addressed as God’s representative.
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