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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 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. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; let the nations fall beneath your feet. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your father's house. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12The city of Tyre will come with a gift, people of wealth will seek your favor. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13All glorious is the princess within her chamber; her gown is interwoven with gold. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her-- those brought to be with her. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Your sons will take the place of your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17I will perpetuate your memory through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever. |
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