[1] Beautiful words fill my mind. I am speaking of royal things. My tongue is like the pen of a skilled writer. [2] You are more handsome than anyone, and you are an excellent speaker, so God has blessed you forever. [3] Put on your sword, powerful warrior. Show your glory and majesty. [4] In your majesty win the victory for what is true and right. Your power will do amazing things. [5] Your sharp arrows will enter the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations will be defeated before you. [6] God, your throne will last forever and ever. You will rule your kingdom with fairness. [7] You love right and hate evil, so God has chosen you from among your friends; he has set you apart with much joy. [8] Your clothes smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From palaces of ivory music comes to make you happy. [9] Kings' daughters are among your honored women. Your bride stands at your right side wearing gold from Ophir. [10] Listen to me, daughter; look and pay attention. Forget your people and your father's family. [11] The king loves your beauty. Because he is your master, you should obey him. [12] People from the city of Tyre have brought a gift. Wealthy people will want to meet you. [13] The princess is very beautiful. Her gown is woven with gold. [14] In her beautiful clothes she is brought to the king. Her bridesmaids follow behind her, and they are also brought to him. [15] They come with happiness and joy; they enter the king's palace. [16] You will have sons to replace your fathers. You will make them rulers through all the land. [17] I will make your name famous from now on, so people will praise you forever and ever.
