1To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Many Bible Versions
2Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. Many Bible Versions
3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. Many Bible Versions
4And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Many Bible Versions
5Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee. Many Bible Versions
6Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. Many Bible Versions
7Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Many Bible Versions
8All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. Many Bible Versions
9Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Many Bible Versions
10Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house; Many Bible Versions
11So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him. Many Bible Versions
12And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour. Many Bible Versions
13The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. Many Bible Versions
14She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. Many Bible Versions
15With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace. Many Bible Versions
16Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth. Many Bible Versions
17I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever. Many Bible Versions