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For the director of music. To the tune of "Lilies." Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.^[b] A wedding song.^(a)

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.

You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace,^(b) since God has blessed you forever.^(c)

Gird your sword^(d) on your side, you mighty one;^(e) clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.^(f)

In your majesty ride forth victoriously^(g) in the cause of truth, humility and justice;^(h) let your right hand⁽ⁱ⁾ achieve awesome deeds.^(j)

Let your sharp arrows^(k) pierce the hearts^(l) of the king's enemies;^(m) let the nations fall beneath your feet.

Your throne, O God,^[c] will last for ever and ever;⁽ⁿ⁾ a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

You love righteousness^(o) and hate wickedness;^(p) therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing^(q) you with the oil of joy.^(r)

All your robes are fragrant^(s) with myrrh^(t) and aloes^(u) and cassia;^(v) from palaces adorned with ivory^(w) the music of the strings^(x) makes you glad.

Daughters of kings^(y) are among your honored women; at your right hand^(z) is the royal bride^(aa) in gold of Ophir.^(ab)

Listen, daughter,^(ac) and pay careful attention:^(ad) Forget your people^(ae) and your father's house.

Let the king be enthralled by your beauty;^(af) honor^(ag) him, for he is your lord.^(ah)

The city of Tyre^(ai) will come with a gift,^[d](aj) people of wealth will seek your favor.

All glorious^(ak) is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold.^(al)

In embroidered garments^(am) she is led to the king;^(an) her virgin companions^(ao) follow her— those brought to be with her.

Led in with joy and gladness,^(ap) they enter the palace of the king.

Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes^(aq) throughout the land.

I will perpetuate your memory through all generations;^(ar) therefore the nations will praise you^(as) for ever and ever.^(at)