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A court poet speaks with reed pen in hand before a king.
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Psalms 45:0-2

my tongue is the pen of a skillful scribe

Story guide: A court poet speaks with reed pen in hand before a king. A court poet's reed pen matches his spoken praise of the king.

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0For the choirmaster: according to “Lilies.” Of the sons of Korah. A Maskil. A love song.

1My heart overflows with a good word; I recite my compositions for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful scribe.

2You are more beautiful than the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

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