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1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1My heart is moved by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. |
2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2You are the most handsome of men; grace flows from your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever. |
3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side. In your majesty and splendor-- |
4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4in your splendor ride triumphantly in the cause of truth, humility, and justice. May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts. |
5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Your sharpened arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you. |
6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Your throne, God, is forever and ever; the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice. |
7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions. |
8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments; from ivory palaces harps bring you joy. |
9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Kings' daughters are among your honored women; the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir, stands at your right hand. |
10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider: forget your people and your father's house, |
11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11and the king will desire your beauty. Bow down to him, for he is your lord. |
12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people, will seek your favor with gifts. |
13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious, her clothing embroidered with gold. |
14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14In colorful garments she is led to the king; after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you. |
15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15They are led in with gladness and rejoicing; they enter the king's palace. |
16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Your sons will succeed your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land. |
17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever. |
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