2My heart is astir with a noble theme; I say, "My composition is for the king;3 my tongue is the pen of a skillful scribe.”
3You are the most handsome of men, charm is poured upon your lips; therefore has God blessed you forever.
4Gird your sword upon your thigh, O mighty one-it is your majesty and splendor.
5And with your splendor, succeed and ride on for the sake of truth and righteous humility; and your right hand will guide you to awesome deeds.
6Your arrows are sharpened-nations fall beneath you-[the arrows fall] into the hearts of the king's enemies.
7Your throne, O ruler, is forever and ever, [for] the scepter of justice is the scepter of your kingdom.
8You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore has God, your God, anointed you with oil of joy above your peers.
9Myrrh, aloes and cassia are [the fragrance] of all your garments, which are from ivory palaces that bring you joy.
10Daughters of kings visit you, and the queen stands erect at your right hand, adorned in the fine gold of Ophir.
11Hear, O daughter, and observe, incline your ear; forget your people and your father's house.
12Then the king will desire your beauty. He is your master-bow to him.
13The daughter of Tyre, the wealthiest of nations, will seek your favor with a gift.
14All the glory of the princess is within; her clothing surpasses settings of gold.
15In embroidered garments she will be brought to the king; the maidens in her train, her companions, will be led to you.
16They will be brought with gladness and joy, they will enter the palace of the king.
17Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will appoint them ministers throughout the land.
18I will cause Your Name to be remembered throughout the generations; therefore will the nations praise You forever and ever.
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