 1 To the Chief Musician. Concerning the Lilies, for the sons of Korah, a contemplation; A Song of Loves. My heart is overflowing with a good matter; I speak of my works to the King. My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2 You are the fairest of the children of men. Grace is poured into your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever. 3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, with your glory and your majesty. 4 Ride prosperously in your majesty, because of truth and meekness and righteousness. And your right hand shall teach you fearful things. 5 your arrows are sharp in the heart of the King's enemies. People fall under you. 6 your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The staff of your kingdom is a staff of righteousness. 7 You love righteousness, and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness more than your fellows. 8 All your garments smell of myrrh and aloes and cassia out of the ivory palaces, by which they have made you glad. 9 Kings' daughters are among your precious ones. On your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir. 10 Listen daughter and consider. Incline your ear. Forget your own people and your father's house. 11 The King will greatly to desire your beauty for He is your Lord and you shall worship Him. 12 The daughter of Tyre will be there with a gift. Even the rich among the people will stroke your face. 13 The king's daughter is glorious within. Her clothing is trimmed with gold. 14 She will be brought to the king in clothing of needlework. The virgins, her companions after her, will be brought to you. 15 They will be led with joy and gladness. They will enter into the King's palace. 16 Your children will be in the place of your fathers. You will make them princes in all the land. 17 I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the people will praise you forever and ever.
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