[1] My thoughts are filled with beautiful words for the king, and I will use my voice as a writer would use pen and ink. [2] No one is as handsome as you! Your words are always kind. That is why God will always bless you. [3] Mighty king, glorious ruler, strap on your sword [4] and ride out in splendor! Win victories for truth and mercy and justice. Do fearsome things with your powerful arm. [5] Send your sharp arrows through enemy hearts and make all nations fall at your feet. [6] You are God, and you will rule forever as king. Your royal power brings about justice. [7] You love justice and hate evil. And so, your God chose you and made you happier than any of your friends. [8] The sweet aroma of the spices myrrh, aloes, and cassia, covers your royal robes. You enjoy the music of harps in palaces decorated with ivory. [9] Daughters of kings are here, and your bride stands at your right side, wearing a wedding gown trimmed with pure gold. [10] Bride of the king, listen carefully to me. Forget your own people and your father's family. [11] The king is your husband, so do what he desires. [12] All of the richest people from the city of Tyre will try to influence you [13] with precious treasures. Your bride, my king, has inward beauty, and her wedding gown is woven with threads of gold. [14] Wearing the finest garments, she is brought to you, followed by her young friends, the bridesmaids. [15] Everyone is excited, as they follow you to the royal palace. [16] Your sons and your grandsons will also be kings as your ancestors were. You will make them the rulers everywhere on earth. [17] I will make your name famous from now on, and you will be praised forever and ever.
