[1] My heart is overflowing with a good thought; I am speaking my works for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skilled scribe. [2] You are fairer than all the sons of men; favor is poured on your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. [3] Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, with your splendor and your majesty. [4] In your majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and your right hand will teach you awesome things. [5] Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; peoples will fall under you. [6] Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; the scepter of Your kingdom is an upright scepter. [7] You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions. [8] All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from the ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad. [9] Kings' daughters are among your honorable women; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir. [10] Listen, O daughter, consider and incline your ear; forget your own people, and your father's house, [11] and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him. [12] The daughter of Tyre will be there with a gift; even the rich among the people will entreat your favor. [13] The royal daughter is all glorious within her chamber; her clothing is plaited gold. [14] She shall be brought to the king in embroidered garments; the virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you. [15] With gladness and rejoicing they shall be brought; they shall enter into the king's palace. [16] Your sons shall succeed your fathers; you will make them princes in all the land. [17] I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore the people will praise you forever and ever.
