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Psalms 44

1For the End, concerning things that shall be changed; to the sons of Korah for understanding; an ode concerning the Beloved One.

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2My heart overflowed with a good word; I tell my works to the King; My tongue is the pen of a swift-writing scribe.

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3You are more beautiful than the sons of men; Grace was poured out on Your lips; Therefore God blessed You forever.

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4Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, In Your splendor and Your beauty.

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5And stretch Your bow, and grant prosperity, and reign Because of truth, gentleness, and righteousness, And Your right hand shall guide You wondrously.

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6Your arrows are sharp, O Mighty One (The peoples shall fall under You), In the heart of the King's enemies.

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7Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; Your royal scepter is a scepter of uprightness.

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8You loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.

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9Myrrh and stacte and cassia pour forth from Your garments, From the ivory palaces from which they gladdened You.

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10There are daughters of kings in Your honor; The queen stood at Your right hand in apparel interwoven with gold, And adorned and embroidered with various colors.

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11Listen, O daughter, behold and incline your ear, And forget your people and your father's house;

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12For the King desired your beauty, For He is your Lord.

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13And the daughters of Tyre shall worship Him with gifts; The rich among the people shall entreat your favor.

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14All her glory as the King's daughter is within, Adorned and embroidered with golden tassels.

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15The virgins behind her shall be brought to the King; Her neighbors shall be brought to You;

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16They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing; They shall be led into the temple of the King.

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17In place of your fathers, sons shall be born to you; You shall make them rulers over all the earth.

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18They shall remember your name from generation to generation; Therefore, peoples shall give thanks to you Forever and unto ages of ages.

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