1. My heart overflows with a blessed message.
I speak of the King,
and my tongue is like the pen of a skilled writer
as I tell this story with joy.
2. You are the most beautiful of all people,
O King and Ruler of the world.
Grace flows from your lips;
therefore God has blessed you forever.
3. O mighty warrior,
strap your sword at your side
in splendor and majesty.
Ride forth in greatness,
because of your truth, gentleness, and righteousness.
4. Mount your chariot,
with your strong right hand revealing
the mighty things you will accomplish
in the battle before you.
5. Your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of your enemies;
the nations fall beneath your feet
and your enemies are defeated in your presence.
6. Your throne, O God, endures forever;
the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.
You love righteousness
and firmly reject wickedness.
7. Therefore God, your God,
has anointed you with the oil of gladness
more abundantly than your companions.
8. Your royal robes are fragrant
with the finest perfumes.
From the ivory palaces comes music
that brings you joy.
9. Your garments are scented
with myrrh, aloes, and cassia,
filling the royal palace with beautiful fragrance.
10. The daughters of kings are among your honored ladies.
At your right hand stands the queen,
adorned in gold from Ophir.
11. Listen, daughter, and pay attention;
bend your ear to my words.
Forget your father's household
and your own people.
12. Then the King will delight in your beauty.
He is your Lord,
so bow before Him in honor.
13. The people of Tyre will come with gifts;
the wealthy will seek your favor
and come before you with precious treasures.
14. The royal daughter is glorious within the palace.
Her clothing is beautifully embroidered
and adorned with gold.
15. She is brought before the King
in splendid royal garments,
accompanied by her companions,
the young women who follow her.
16. With joy and celebration
they enter the ivory palace of the King.
She comes surrounded by a great company
of relatives and attendants.
17. Your sons will take the place of your ancestors.
You will appoint them as princes
throughout the earth.
18. Future generations will remember your name.
Because of this, the nations will praise you
forever and ever.
19. May blessing and glory forever belong
to the heavenly King and to His Son—
from the beginning,
now and forevermore. Amen.