[1] A marvelous word has stirred my heart as I mention my works to the king. My tongue is the pen of a skillful scribe. [2] You are the most handsome of men; grace has been poured out on your lips. No wonder God has blessed you forever! [3] Strap on your sword, great warrior, with your glory and grandeur. [4] Go and succeed in your grandeur! Ride out on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness! Let your strong hand perform awesome deeds. [5] Let the peoples fall beneath you. May your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies. [6] Your divine throne is eternal and everlasting. Your royal scepter is a scepter of justice. [7] You love righteousness and hate wickedness. No wonder God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than all your companions! [8] All your clothes have the pleasing scent of myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. The music of stringed instruments coming from ivory palaces entertains you. [9] The royal princess is standing in your precious jewels; the queen stands at your right, dressed in the gold of Ophir. [10] Listen, daughter; pay attention, and listen closely! Forget your people and your father’s house. [11] Let the king desire your beauty. Because he is your master, bow down to him now. [12] The city of Tyre, the wealthiest of all, will seek your favor with gifts, [13] with riches of every sort for the royal princess, dressed in pearls, her robe embroidered with gold. [14] In robes of many colors, she is led to the king. Her attendants, the young women servants following her, are presented to you as well. [15] As they enter the king’s palace, they are led in with celebration and joy. [16] Your sons, great king, will succeed your fathers; you will appoint them as princes throughout the land. [17] I will perpetuate your name from one generation to the next so the peoples will praise you forever and always.
