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¹ Beautiful thoughts fill my mind
    as I speak these lines for the king.
These words come from my tongue
    as from the pen of a skilled writer.

² You are more handsome than anyone,
    and you say such pleasant things.
    So God will always bless you.
³ Put on your sword, mighty warrior,
    so impressive in your splendid uniform.
⁴ Go out in your greatness to win the victory for what is true and right.
    Let us see the amazing things you can do with your powerful right arm.^[b]
5 Your sharp arrows will go deep into the hearts of your enemies,
    who will fall to the ground in front of you.
⁶ God,^[c] your kingdom will last forever.
    You use your authority for justice.
⁷ You love what is right and hate what is wrong.
    So God, your God, chose you to be king,
    giving you more joy and honor than anyone like you.^[d]
8 From your clothes comes the wonderful smell of myrrh, aloes, and cassia.
    In palaces decorated with ivory, you enjoy the music of stringed instruments.
⁹ Here are ladies of honor, daughters of kings.
    Your bride^[e] stands at your right side, wearing a gown decorated with the finest gold.

¹⁰ My lady,^[f] listen to me.
    Listen carefully and understand me.
Forget your people and your father's family,
¹¹     so that the king will be pleased with your beauty.
He will be your new husband,^[g]
    so you must honor him.
¹² People from Tyre will bring you gifts.
    Their richest people will try to win your friendship.

¹³ The princess is so beautiful in her gown,
    like a pearl set in gold.
¹⁴ Clothed in beauty, she is led to the king,
    followed by her bridesmaids.
¹⁵ Filled with joy and excitement,
    they enter into the king's palace.

¹⁶ Your sons will be kings like their ancestors.
    You will make them rulers throughout the land.
¹⁷ You will be famous for generations.
    People will praise you forever and ever.