1 My thoughts are filledwith beautiful wordsfor the king,and I will use my voiceas a writer would usepen and ink.
2 No one is as handsome as you!Your words are always kind.That is why Godwill always bless you.
3 Mighty king, glorious ruler,strap on your sword
4 and ride out in splendor!Win victories for truthand mercy and justice.Do fearsome thingswith your powerful arm.
5 Send your sharp arrowsthrough enemy heartsand make all nations fallat your feet.
6 You are God, and you will ruleforever as king.Your royal powerbrings about justice.
7 You love justice and hate evil.And so, your God chose youand made you happierthan any of your friends.
8 The sweet aroma of the spicesmyrrh, aloes, and cassiacovers your royal robes.You enjoy the music of harpsin palaces decoratedwith ivory.
9 Daughters of kings are here,and your bride standsat your right side,wearing a wedding gowntrimmed with pure gold.
10 Bride of the king,listen carefully to me.Forget your own peopleand your father's family.
11 The king adores you.He is your master,so do what he desires.
12 All of the richest peoplefrom the city of Tyrewill try to influence you
13 with precious treasures.Your bride, my king,has inward beauty,and her wedding gown is wovenwith threads of gold.
14 Wearing the finest garments,she is brought to you,followed by her young friends,the bridesmaids.
15 Everyone is excited,as they follow youto the royal palace.
16 Your sons and your grandsonswill also be kingsas your ancestors were.You will make them rulerseverywhere on earth.
17 I will make your name famousfrom now on,and you will be praisedforever and ever.