¹ My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite My verses concerning son, the King. My tongue is like the pen of a writer.

²  the most excellent of the sons of . Grace lips;

³ I, the , will gird sword on thigh, : splendor and majesty.

⁴ In majesty ride of truth, , and righteousness. let right hand .

⁵  arrows are sharp. The fall under , with arrows in the heart of enemies.

⁶  throne is forever and ever. .

⁷  have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness.

⁸ All garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia have made glad.

⁹ Kings’ daughters are among honorable women. At right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.

¹⁰ Listen; consider, and turn ear. Forget own people, and also father’s house.

¹¹ So the King will greatly desire beauty, for Lord.

¹² The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich among entreat favor.

¹³ The inside is all glorious; her clothing is .

¹⁴ She shall be led to , the King, in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to .

¹⁵ With gladness and rejoicing they shall be . They shall enter into palace.

¹⁶ , , will take the place of . will make a in the earth.

¹⁷ Make name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall forever and ever.