1. For the leader; according to “Lilies.” A maskil of the Korahites. A love song.
2. My heart is stirred by a noble theme,as I sing my ode to the king.My tongue is the pen of a nimble scribe.
3. You are the most handsome of men;fair speech has graced your lips,for God has blessed you forever.
4. Gird your sword upon your hip, mighty warrior!In splendor and majesty ride on triumphant!
5. In the cause of truth, meekness, and justicemay your right hand show your wondrous deeds.
6. Your arrows are sharp;peoples will cower at your feet;the king’s enemies will lose heart.
7. Your throne, O God, stands forever;your royal scepter is a scepter for justice.
8. You love justice and hate wrongdoing;therefore God, your God, has anointed youwith the oil of gladness above your fellow kings.