Psalms 45:1

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

To the director on lilies, a maskil of the sons of Korah, a song of love.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    My heart is overflowing with a good matter: I speak of the things I have composed concerning the king: my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves. My heart{H3820} overfloweth{H7370} with a goodly{H2896} matter;{H1697} I speak{H559} the things which I have made{H4639} touching the king:{H4428} My tongue{H3956} is the pen{H5842} of a ready{H4106} writer.{H5608}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    To the chief Musician{H5329}{H8764)} upon Shoshannim{H7799}, for the sons{H1121} of Korah{H7141}, Maschil{H4905}{H8688)}, A Song{H7892} of loves{H3039}. My heart{H3820} is inditing{H7370}{H8804)} a good{H2896} matter{H1697}: I speak{H559}{H8802)} of the things which I have made{H4639} touching the king{H4428}: my tongue{H3956} is the pen{H5842} of a ready{H4106} writer{H5608}{H8802)}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    My hert is dytinge of a good matter, I speake of that, which I haue made of the kynge:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    To him that excelleth on Shoshannim a song of loue to giue instruction, committed to the sonnes of Korah. Mine heart will vtter forth a good matter: I wil intreat in my workes of the King: my tongue is as the pen of a swift writer.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    To the chiefe musition (on the instrument) Sosannim (to be song of the) children of Corach. A song of loue, geuyng wise instructions. My heart is endityng of a good matter: I wyll dedicate my workes vnto the king, my tongue is as the penne of a redy writer.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue [is] the pen of a ready writer.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    > My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    To the Overseer. -- `On the Lilies.' -- By sons of Korah. -- An Instruction. -- A song of loves. My heart hath indited a good thing, I am telling my works to a king, My tongue `is' the pen of a speedy writer.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    [For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves]. My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    <To the chief music-maker; put to Shoshannim. Of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves.> My heart is flowing over with good things; my words are of that which I have made for a king; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For the music director; according to the tune of“Lilies;” by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say,“I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe.”

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 23:2 : 2 The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me, and His word was on my tongue.
  • Ezra 7:6 : 6 this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a skilled scribe in the Law of Moses, which the Lord, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted him everything he had requested because the hand of the Lord his God was upon him.
  • Job 33:3 : 3 My words come from an upright heart, and my lips speak with clarity.
  • Ps 49:3 : 3 both low and high, rich and poor alike.
  • Song 1:12 : 12 While the king was at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.
  • Isa 5:1 : 1 Let me sing now for my beloved a song of my beloved about his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a fertile hill.
  • Isa 32:1-2 : 1 Indeed, a king will reign in righteousness, and rulers will govern with justice. 2 Each man will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shade of a great rock in a weary land.
  • Matt 12:35 : 35 The good person brings out good things from the good treasure of his heart, and the evil person brings out evil things from his evil treasure.
  • Matt 25:34 : 34 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
  • Matt 27:37 : 37 Above His head they placed the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
  • Eph 5:32 : 32 This mystery is great—but I am speaking about Christ and the church.
  • 2 Pet 1:21 : 21 For prophecy was never produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
  • Ps 69:1 : 1 For the choir director: A song to be sung to the tune of 'Lilies.' A psalm of David.
  • Job 34:4 : 4 Let us choose what is right for ourselves; let us determine among ourselves what is good.
  • Ps 2:6 : 6 I have installed My King on Zion, My holy mountain.
  • Ps 24:7-9 : 7 Lift up your heads, you gates, be lifted up, you everlasting doors, that the King of glory may enter. 8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty. The Lord, mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, you gates, be lifted up, you everlasting doors, that the King of glory may enter. 10 Who is He, this King of glory? The Lord of hosts—He is the King of glory. Selah.
  • Job 32:18-20 : 18 For I am full of words, and the spirit within me compels me. 19 Inside me, my heart is like wine that has no vent, ready to burst like new wineskins. 20 Let me speak so that I may find relief; let me open my lips and answer.
  • Prov 8:6-9 : 6 Listen, for I speak noble things, and what comes from my lips is right. 7 For my mouth speaks truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are twisted or perverse. 9 They are all plain to those who understand, and right to those who find knowledge.
  • Prov 16:23 : 23 The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.
  • Song 1:1-7 : 1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's. 2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine. 3 The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the young women love you! 4 Take me away with you—let us run! The king has brought me into his chambers. We will rejoice and be glad in you; we will celebrate your love more than wine. Rightly do they love you. 5 I am dark but lovely, daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon. 6 Do not stare at me because I am dark, because the sun has darkened me. My mother’s sons were angry with me; they made me take care of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have not kept. 7 Tell me, you whom my soul loves, where you graze your flock, where you rest your sheep at midday. Why should I be like a veiled woman beside the flocks of your companions?
  • Ps 80:1 : 1 For the director of music, to the tune of 'Lilies', a testimony of Asaph, a psalm.
  • Ps 110:1-2 : 1 The Lord said to my lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." 2 The Lord will send out the scepter of your strength from Zion, saying, "Rule in the midst of your enemies."

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

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    2 My heart overflows with a good theme; I speak my composition to the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.

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  • Ps 49:3-4
    2 verses
    75%

    3 both low and high, rich and poor alike.

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    74%

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    73%

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    73%

    3 My words come from an upright heart, and my lips speak with clarity.

  • Prov 23:16
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    16 Yes, my inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.

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    14 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit.

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  • Ps 119:171-172
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    72%

    171 My lips will pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.

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  • Ps 35:28
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    28 My tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praise all day long.

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    71%

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    71%

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  • Prov 8:6-7
    2 verses
    71%

    6 Listen, for I speak noble things, and what comes from my lips is right.

    7 For my mouth speaks truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.

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    70%

    27 and my heart was secretly enticed, and my hand offered them a kiss in worship,

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    70%

    4 All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth.

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    14 Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.

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    8 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy above your companions.

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    70%

    10 A decision is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not betray justice.

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    30 I will greatly praise the Lord with my mouth; I will exalt Him in the presence of many.

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    68%

    20 Have I not written for you thirty sayings of counsel and knowledge?

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    23 Oh, that my words were written! Oh, that they were inscribed in a book!

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    1 Indeed, my heart trembles at this and leaps from its place.

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    17 I cried out to Him with my mouth, and His praise was on my tongue.

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    3 Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.

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    5 Lest my enemy say, 'I have overcome him,' and my foes rejoice when I fall.

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    8 My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your glory all day long.

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    5 Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust and does not turn to the proud or to those who follow falsehoods.