1. My heart overflows with a pleasing theme;I address my verses to the king;my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.
2. You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips;therefore God has blessed you forever.
3. Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one,in your splendor and majesty!
4. In your majesty ride out victoriouslyfor the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness;let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!
5. Your arrows are sharpin the heart of the king’s enemies;the peoples fall under you.
6. Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;
7. you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.Therefore God, your God, has anointed youwith the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
8. your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia.From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;
9. daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.