You are the most excellent of men
       and your lips have been anointed with grace,
       since God has blessed you forever.

 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one;
       clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.

 In your majesty ride forth victoriously
       in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness;
       let your right hand display awesome deeds.

 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king's enemies;
       let the nations fall beneath your feet.

 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;
       a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

 You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
       therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
       by anointing you with the oil of joy.

 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;
       from palaces adorned with ivory
       the music of the strings makes you glad.

 Daughters of kings are among your honored women;
       at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.

 Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear:
       Forget your people and your father's house.

 The king is enthralled by your beauty;
       honor him, for he is your lord.

 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift,
       men of wealth will seek your favor.

 All glorious is the princess within her chamber ;
       her gown is interwoven with gold.

 In embroidered garments she is led to the king;
       her virgin companions follow her
       and are brought to you.

 They are led in with joy and gladness;
       they enter the palace of the king.

 Your sons will take the place of your fathers;
       you will make them princes throughout the land.

 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations;
       therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.