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For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Lilies." A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song.
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My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
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You are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, Therefore God has blessed you forever.
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Gird your sword on your thigh, mighty one, Your splendor and your majesty.
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In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand display awesome deeds.
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Your arrows are sharp. The nations fall under you, with arrows in the heart of the king's enemies.
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Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.
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You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
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All your garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.
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Kings' daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.
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Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear. Forget your own people, and also your father's house.
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So will the king desire your beauty, Honor him, for he is your lord.
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The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich among the people entreat your favor.
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The princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.
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She shall be led to the king in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you.
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With gladness and rejoicing shall they be led. They shall enter into the king's palace.
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Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth.
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I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever.
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