1 1 1 For the director of music. To the tune of "Lilies." Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[a] A wedding song.
1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme 1 as I recite my verses for the king; 1 my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
2 You are the most excellent of men 2 and your lips have been anointed with grace, 2 since God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one; 3 clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously 4 in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness; 4 let your right hand display awesome deeds.
5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; 5 let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; 6 a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; 7 therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions 7 by anointing you with the oil of joy.
8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; 8 from palaces adorned with ivory 8 the music of the strings makes you glad.
9 Daughters of kings are among your honored women; 9 at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
10 Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear: 10 Forget your people and your father's house.
11 The king is enthralled by your beauty; 11 honor him, for he is your lord.
12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift,[b] 12 men of wealth will seek your favor.
13 All glorious is the princess within her chamber; 13 her gown is interwoven with gold.
14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king; 14 her virgin companions follow her 14 and are brought to you.
15 They are led in with joy and gladness; 15 they enter the palace of the king.
16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers; 16 you will make them princes throughout the land.
17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; 17 therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.
