1 For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm of the descendants of Korah.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 gloriousin her golden gown.
14 In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king,accompanied by her bridesmaids.
15 What a joyful and enthusiastic processionas 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.