| NET Bible | International Standard Version |
| 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." | 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 2You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings. | 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 3Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor! | 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 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! | 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 5Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations fall at your feet. | 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 6Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice. | 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 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. | 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 8All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy. | 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 9Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir. | 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 10Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family! | 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 11Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master! Submit to him! | 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 12Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift. | 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 13The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold. | 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 14In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you. | 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 15They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace. | 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 16Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land. | 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
| 17I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever. | 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] |
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