[1] My heart is overflowing with good news. I will direct my song to the king. My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer. [2] You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants. Grace is poured on your lips. That is why God has blessed you forever. [3] O warrior, strap your sword to your side with your splendor and majesty. [4] Ride on victoriously in your majesty for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things. [5] Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies. Nations fall beneath you. [6] Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice. [7] You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy. [8] All your robes are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces the music of stringed instruments delights you. [9] The daughters of kings are among your noble ladies. The queen takes her place at your right hand and wears gold from Ophir. [10] Listen, daughter! Look closely! Turn your ear toward me. Forget your people, and forget your father's house. [11] The king longs for your beauty. He is your Lord. Worship him. [12] The people of Tyre, the richest people, want to win your favor with a gift. [13] The daughter of the king is glorious inside the palace. Her dress is embroidered with gold. [14] Wearing a colorful gown, she is brought to the king. Her bridesmaids follow her. They will be brought to you. [15] With joy and delight they are brought in. They enter the palace of the king. [16] Your sons will take the place of your father. You will make them princes over the whole earth. [17] I will cause your name to be remembered throughout every generation. That is why the nations will give thanks to you forever and ever.
