| NET Bible | Berean Study Bible |
| 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." | 1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. |
| 2You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings. | 2You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever. |
| 3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor! | 3Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor. |
| 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! | 4In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. |
| 5Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet. | 5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet. |
| 6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice. | 6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. |
| 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. | 7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. |
| 8All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy. | 8All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad. |
| 9Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir. | 9The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir. |
| 10Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family! | 10Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, |
| 11Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master! Submit to him! | 11and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. |
| 12Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift. | 12The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. |
| 13The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold. | 13All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. |
| 14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you. | 14In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. |
| 15They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace. | 15They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. |
| 16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land. | 16Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. |
| 17I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever. | 17I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever. |
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