Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
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1 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.
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My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.
2 You are the most handsome of men; grace flows from your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever.
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You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
3 Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side. In your majesty and splendor-
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Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!
4 in your splendor ride triumphantly in the cause of truth, humility, and justice. May your right hand show your awe-inspiring deeds.
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In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!
5 Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.
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Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; the peoples fall under you.
6 Your throne, God, is forever and ever; the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
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Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you, more than your companions, with the oil of joy.
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you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
8 Myrrh, aloes, and cassia [perfume] all your garments; from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.
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your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;
9 Kings' daughters are among your honored women; the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir, stands at your right hand.
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daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.
10 Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider: forget your people and your father's house,
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Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father’s house,
11 and the king will desire your beauty. Bow down to him, for he is your lord.
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and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him.
12 The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people, will seek your favor with gifts.
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The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people.
13 In [her chamber], the royal daughter is all glorious, her clothing embroidered with gold.
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All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold.
14 In colorful garments she is led to the king; after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.
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In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her.
15 They are led in with gladness and rejoicing; they enter the king's palace.
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With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.
16 Your sons will succeed your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.
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In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth.
17 I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.
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I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.
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