| International Standard Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1My heart is overflowing with good news; I speak what I have composed to the king; my tongue is like the pen of an articulate scribe. | 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 Adam's descendants; grace has anointed your lips; therefore 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 to your side, mighty warrior, along with your honor and majesty. | 3Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side. In your majesty and splendor-- |
| 4In your majesty ride forth for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness; and your strong right hand will teach you awesome things. | 4in your splendor ride triumphantly in the cause of truth, humility, and justice. May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts. |
| 5Your arrows are sharpened to penetrate the hearts of the king's enemies. People will fall under you. | 5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you. |
| 6Your throne, God, exists forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter. | 6Your throne, God, is forever and ever; the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice. |
| 7You love justice and hate wickedness. That is why God, even your God, has anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness. | 7You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions. |
| 8All your clothes are scented with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad. | 8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments; from ivory palaces harps bring you joy. |
| 9The king's daughters are among your honorable women; the queen, dressed in gold from Ophir, has taken her place at your right hand." | 9Kings' daughters are among your honored women; the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir, stands at your right hand. |
| 10Listen, daughter! Consider and pay attention. 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 greatly desire your beauty. Because he is your lord, you should bow in respect before him. | 11and the king will desire your beauty. Bow down to him, for he is your lord. |
| 12The daughter of Tyre will come with a wedding gift; wealthy people will entreat your favor. | 12The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people, will seek your favor with gifts. |
| 13In her chamber, the king's daughter is glorious; her clothing is embroidered with gold thread. | 13In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious, her clothing embroidered with gold. |
| 14In embroidered garments she is presented to the king. Her virgin companions who follow her train will be presented to you. | 14In colorful garments she is led to the king; after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you. |
| 15Filled with joy and gladness, they are presented when they enter the king's palace. | 15They are led in with gladness and rejoicing; they enter the king's palace. |
| 16Your sons will take the place of your ancestors, and you will set them up as princes in all the earth. | 16Your sons will succeed your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land. |
| 17From generation to generation, I will cause your name to be remembered. Therefore people will thank 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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