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# Chapter 45
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1 My heart is moved by a noble theme
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as I recite my verses to the king;
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my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
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2 You are the most handsome of men;
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grace flows from your lips.
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Therefore God has blessed you forever.
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3 Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.
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In your majesty and splendor—
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4 in your splendor ride triumphantly
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in the cause of truth, humility, and justice.
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May your right hand show your awe-inspiring acts.
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5 Your sharpened arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;
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the peoples fall under you.
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6 Your throne, God, is forever and ever;
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the scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.
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7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
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therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy
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more than your companions.
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8 Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume all your garments;
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from ivory palaces harps bring you joy.
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9 Kings’ daughters are among your honored women;
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the queen, adorned with gold from Ophir,
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stands at your right hand.
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10 Listen, daughter, pay attention and consider:
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Forget your people and your father’s house,
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11 and the king will desire your beauty.
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Bow down to him, for he is your lord.
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12 The daughter of Tyre, the wealthy people,
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will seek your favor with gifts.
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13 In her chamber, the royal daughter is all glorious,
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her clothing embroidered with gold.
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14 In colorful garments she is led to the king;
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after her, the virgins, her companions, are brought to you.
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15 They are led in with gladness and rejoicing;
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they enter the king’s palace.
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16 Your sons will succeed your ancestors;
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you will make them princes throughout the land.
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17 I will cause your name to be remembered for all generations;
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therefore the peoples will praise you forever and ever. |