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1 Beautiful words fill my mind. I am speaking of royal things. My tongue is like the pen of a skilled 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 more handsome than anyone, and you are an excellent speaker, so 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 Put on your sword, powerful warrior. Show your glory and majesty.
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Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!
4 In your majesty win the victory for what is true and right. Your power will do amazing things.
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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 sharp arrows will enter the hearts of the king's enemies. Nations will be defeated before you.
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Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; the peoples fall under you.
6 God, your throne will last forever and ever. You will rule your kingdom with fairness.
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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 right and hate evil, so God has chosen you from among your friends; he has set you apart with much 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 Your clothes smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From palaces of ivory music comes to make you happy.
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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. Your bride stands at your right side wearing gold from Ophir.
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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 to me, daughter; look and pay attention. Forget your people and your father's family.
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Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father’s house,
11 The king loves your beauty. Because he is your master, you should obey him.
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and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him.
12 People from the city of Tyre have brought a gift. Wealthy people will want to meet you.
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The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people.
13 The princess is very beautiful. Her gown is woven with gold.
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All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold.
14 In her beautiful clothes she is brought to the king. Her bridesmaids follow behind her, and they are also brought to him.
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In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her.
15 They come with happiness and joy; 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 You will have sons to replace your fathers. You will make them rulers through all 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 make your name famous from now on, so people 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.