Berean Study Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
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. | 1For the choir director: according to "The Lilies." A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is moved 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 men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever. | 2You are the most handsome of men; grace flows from your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever. |
3Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor. | 3Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side. In your majesty and splendor-- |
4In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. | 4in your splendor ride triumphantly in the cause of truth, humility, and justice. May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts. |
5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet. | 5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you. |
6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. | 6Your throne, God, is forever and ever; the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice. |
7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. | 7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions. |
8All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad. | 8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments; from ivory palaces harps bring you joy. |
9The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir. | 9Kings' daughters are among your honored women; the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir, stands at your right hand. |
10Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, | 10Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider: forget your people and your father's house, |
11and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. | 11and the king will desire your beauty. Bow down to him, for he is your lord. |
12The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. | 12The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people, will seek your favor with gifts. |
13All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. | 13In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious, her clothing embroidered with gold. |
14In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. | 14In colorful garments she is led to the king; after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you. |
15They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. | 15They are led in with gladness and rejoicing; they enter the king's palace. |
16Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. | 16Your sons will succeed your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land. |
17I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever. | 17I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever. |
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