| King James Bible | New International Version |
| 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. | 1For the director of music. To the tune of "Lilies." Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. |
| 2Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. | 2You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever. |
| 3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. | 3Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. |
| 4And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. | 4In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds. |
| 5Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee. | 5Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet. |
| 6Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. | 6Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. |
| 7Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. | 7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. |
| 8All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. | 8All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad. |
| 9Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. | 9Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir. |
| 10Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; | 10Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father's house. |
| 11So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him. | 11Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. |
| 12And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour. | 12The city of Tyre will come with a gift, people of wealth will seek your favor. |
| 13The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. | 13All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold. |
| 14She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. | 14In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her-- those brought to be with her. |
| 15With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace. | 15Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king. |
| 16Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth. | 16Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. |
| 17I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever. | 17I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever. |
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