Study Desk

For the choir director: according to "The Lilies."^[a] A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song.

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.^(a)

You are the most handsome of men; grace flows from your lips.^(b) Therefore God has blessed you forever.^(c)

Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side. In your majesty and splendor^(d)—

in your splendor ride triumphantly in the cause of truth, humility, and justice. May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.^(e)

Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.^(f)

Your throne,^(g) God, is^[b] forever and ever; the scepter of Your^[c] kingdom is a scepter of justice.^(h)

You love righteousness and hate wickedness;⁽ⁱ⁾ therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions.

Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments; from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.^(j)

Kings' daughters are among your honored women;^(k) the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir, stands at your right hand.^(l)

Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider: forget your people and your father's house,^(m)

and the king will desire your beauty. Bow down to him, for he is your lord.⁽ⁿ⁾

The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people, will seek your favor with gifts.^(o)

In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious, her clothing embroidered with gold.^(p)

In colorful garments she is led to the king; after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.^(q)

They are led in with gladness and rejoicing; they enter the king's palace.^(r)

Your sons will succeed your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.^(s)

I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations; therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever.^(t)