| Berean Study Bible | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 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 Shoshannim. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. |
| 2You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever. | 2You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever. |
| 3Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor. | 3Gird Your sword on Your thigh, O Mighty One, In Your splendor and Your majesty! |
| 4In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds. | 4And in Your majesty ride on victoriously, For the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; Let Your right hand teach You awesome things. |
| 5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet. | 5Your arrows are sharp; The peoples fall under You; Your arrows are in the heart of the King's enemies. |
| 6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. | 6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom. |
| 7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. | 7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your fellows. |
| 8All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad. | 8All Your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made You glad. |
| 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 noble ladies; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir. |
| 10Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, | 10Listen, O daughter, give attention and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father's house; |
| 11and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord. | 11Then the King will desire your beauty. Because He is your Lord, bow down to Him. |
| 12The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor. | 12The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor. |
| 13All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. | 13The King's daughter is all glorious within; Her clothing is interwoven with gold. |
| 14In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. | 14She will be led to the King in embroidered work; The virgins, her companions who follow her, Will be brought to You. |
| 15They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. | 15They will be led forth with gladness and rejoicing; They will enter into the King's palace. |
| 16Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. | 16In place of your fathers will be your sons; You shall make them princes in all the earth. |
| 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 in all generations; Therefore the peoples will give You thanks forever and ever. |
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