Psalms

¹ For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

² and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.

³ clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.

⁴ in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness; let your right hand display awesome deeds.

⁵ let the nations fall beneath your feet.

⁶ a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

⁷ therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.

⁸ from palaces adorned with ivory the music of the strings makes you glad.

⁹ at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.

¹⁰ Forget your people and your father’s house.

¹¹ honor him, for he is your lord.

¹² men of wealth will seek your favor.

¹³ her gown is interwoven with gold.

¹⁴ her virgin companions follow her and are brought to you.

¹⁵ they enter the palace of the king.

¹⁶ you will make them princes throughout the land.

¹⁷ therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.