The New Living Translation
A love song.
1 My heart overflows with a beautiful thought! I will recite a lovely poem to 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 before you, lying down beneath your feet. 6 Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. Your royal power is expressed in justice. 7 You love what is right and hate what is wrong. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else. 8 Your robes are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. In palaces decorated with ivory, you are entertained by the music of harps. 9 Kings' daughters are among your concubines. 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 homeland far away. 11 For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. 12 The princes of Tyre will shower you with gifts. People of great wealth will entreat your favor. 13 The bride, a princess, waits within her chamber, dressed in a gown woven with gold. 14 In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids. 15 What a joyful, enthusiastic procession as 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.
A love song.
1 My heart overflows with a beautiful thought! I will recite a lovely poem to 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 before you, lying down beneath your feet. 6 Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. Your royal power is expressed in justice. 7 You love what is right and hate what is wrong. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else. 8 Your robes are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. In palaces decorated with ivory, you are entertained by the music of harps. 9 Kings' daughters are among your concubines. 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 homeland far away. 11 For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. 12 The princes of Tyre will shower you with gifts. People of great wealth will entreat your favor. 13 The bride, a princess, waits within her chamber, dressed in a gown woven with gold. 14 In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids. 15 What a joyful, enthusiastic procession as 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.
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