1 - ?For the director of music. To the tune of "Lilies." Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.
My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
2 - You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
3 - Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4 - In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
5 - Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 - Your throne, O God,
7 - You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.
8 - All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.
9 - Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
10 - Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father's house.
11 - Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.
12 - The city of Tyre will come with a gift,
13 - All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.
14 - In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her - those brought to be with her.
15 - Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king.
16 - Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17 - I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.