0For the choirmaster; according to “Lilies.” Of the sons of Korah. A maskil. A song of love.
1My heart overflows with a good word; I address my works to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skilled scribe.
2You are the most handsome of the sons of man; grace is poured out on your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
3Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and your majesty.
4And in your majesty ride on victoriously for the cause of truth and humility and righteousness; and let your right hand teach you awesome deeds.
5Your arrows are sharp — peoples fall beneath you — in the heart of the king’s enemies.
6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.
7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions.
8Myrrh and aloes and cassia are all your garments; from ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.
9Daughters of kings are among your precious ones; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
10Listen, O daughter, and see, and incline your ear; forget your people and your father’s house.
11And the king will desire your beauty; since he is your lord, bow down to him.
12And the daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; the rich among the people will seek your favor.
13All glorious is the king’s daughter within; her clothing is interwoven with gold.
14In embroidered garments she is led to the king; the virgins behind her, her companions, are brought to you.
15They are led with gladness and rejoicing; they enter the palace of the king.
16In place of your fathers will be your sons; you will make them princes throughout all the earth.
17I will cause your name to be remembered in every generation; therefore peoples will praise you forever and ever.
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