[1] Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet. [2] You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever. [3] Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic! [4] In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds! [5] Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies' hearts. The nations fall beneath your feet. [6] Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You rule with a scepter of justice. [7] You love justice and hate evil. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else. [8] Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes. In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you. [9] Kings' daughters are among your noble women. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir! [10] Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your family far away. [11] For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. [12] The princess of Tyre will shower you with gifts. The wealthy will beg your favor. [13] The bride, a princess, looks glorious in her golden gown. [14] In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids. [15] What a joyful and enthusiastic procession as they enter the king's palace! [16] Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands. [17] I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.
