Psalms

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.

1My heart is stirred by a noble themeas I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

2You are the most handsome of men;grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

3Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior;appear in your majesty and splendor.

4In your splendor ride forth in victoryon behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes;the nations fall beneath your feet.

6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever,and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

7You have loved righteousnessand hated wickedness;therefore God, your God, has anointed youabove your companions with the oil of joy.

8All your garments are fragrantwith myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.

9The daughters of kings are among your honored women;the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.

10Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear:Forget your people and your father’s house,

11and the king will desire your beauty;bow to him, for he is your lord.

12The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift;men of wealth will seek your favor.

13All glorious is the princess in her chamber;her gown is embroidered with gold.

14In colorful garments she is led to the king;her virgin companions are brought before you.

15They are led in with joy and gladness;they enter the palace of the king.

16Your sons will succeed your fathers;you will make them princes throughout the land.

17I will commemorate your name through all generations;therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.