1. Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the sons of Core, for understanding. A canticle for the Beloved.
2. My heart hath uttered a good word I speak my works to the king; My tongue is the pen of a scrivener that writeth swiftly.
3. Thou art beautiful above the sons of men: grace is poured abroad in thy lips; therefore hath God blessed thee for ever
4. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most mighty.
5. With thy comeliness and thy beauty set out, proceed prosperously, and reign. Because of truth and meekness and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully.
6. Thy arrows are sharp: under thee shall people fall, into the hearts of the king's enemies.
7. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness.
8. Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
9. Myrrh and stacte and cassia perfume thy garments, from the ivory houses: out of which
10. the daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety.
11. Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear: and forget thy people and thy father's house.
12. And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty; for he is the Lord thy God, and him they shall adore.