[1] My heart is overflowing with a beautiful thought! I will write a lovely poem to the King, for I am as full of words as the speediest writer pouring out his story. [2] You are the fairest of all; Your words are filled with grace; God himself is blessing you forever. [3] Arm yourself, O mighty one, So glorious, so majestic! [4] And in your majesty Go on to victory, Defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to awe-inspiring deeds! [5] Your arrows are sharp In your enemies' hearts; They fall before you. [6] Your throne, O God, endures forever. Justice is your royal scepter. [7] You love what is good And hate what is wrong. Therefore God, your God, Has given you more gladness Than anyone else. [8] Your robes are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. In your palaces of inlaid ivory, lovely music is being played for your enjoyment. [9] Kings' daughters are among your concubines. Standing beside you is the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir. [10] "I advise you, O daughter, not to fret about your parents in your homeland far away. Your royal husband delights in your beauty. Reverence him, for he is your lord. [12] The people of Tyre, the richest people of our day, will shower you with gifts and entreat your favors." [13] The bride, a princess, waits within her chamber, robed in beautiful clothing woven with gold. [14] Lovely she is, led beside her maids of honor to the king! [15] What a joyful, glad procession as they enter in the palace gates! [16] "Your sons will some day be kings like their father. They shall sit on thrones around the world! [17] "I will cause your name to be honored in all generations; the nations of the earth will praise you forever."
