1. My heart is moved by a noble themeas I recite my verses to the king;my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
2. You are the most handsome of men;grace flows from your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever.
3. Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.In your majesty and splendor —
4. in your splendor ride triumphantlyin the cause of truth, humility, and justice.May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.
5. Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;the peoples fall under you.
6. Your throne, God, is forever and ever;the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
7. You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joymore than your companions.
8. Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.
9. Kings’ daughters are among your honored women; the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,stands at your right hand.
10. Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider:forget your people and your father’s house,