| English Standard Version | NET Bible |
| 1My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe. | 1For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by the Korahites, a well-written poem, a love song. My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, "I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe." |
| 2You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. | 2You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings. |
| 3Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty! | 3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor! |
| 4In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds! | 4Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts! |
| 5Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; the peoples fall under you. | 5Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet. |
| 6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; | 6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice. |
| 7you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; | 7You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions. |
| 8your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad; | 8All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy. |
| 9daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir. | 9Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir. |
| 10Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father’s house, | 10Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family! |
| 11and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him. | 11Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master! Submit to him! |
| 12The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people. | 12Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift. |
| 13All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold. | 13The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold. |
| 14In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her. | 14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you. |
| 15With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king. | 15They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace. |
| 16In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth. | 16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land. |
| 17I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever. | 17I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever. |
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