My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme (1 Kings 3:1–15; 2 Chronicles 1:1–13; Psalm 72:1–20)
1 Brenton For the end, for alternate strains by the sons of Core; for instruction, a Song concerning the beloved. My heart has uttered a good matter: I declare my works to the king: my tongue is the pen of a quick writer. BSB BSB: For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
2 Brenton Thou art more beautiful than the sons of men: grace has been shed forth on thy lips: therefore God has blessed thee for ever. BSB BSB: You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
3 Brenton Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O Mighty One, in thy comeliness, and in thy beauty; BSB BSB: Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
4 Brenton and bend thy bow , and prosper, and reign, because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall guide thee wonderfully. BSB BSB: In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.
5 Brenton Thy weapons are sharpened, Mighty One, (the nations shall fall under thee) they are in the heart of the king's enemies. BSB BSB: Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Brenton Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness. BSB BSB: Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
7 Brenton Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness beyond thy fellows. BSB BSB: You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
8 Brenton Myrrh, and stacte, and cassia are exhaled from thy garments, and out of the ivory palaces, BSB BSB: All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
9 Brenton with which kings' daughters have gladdened thee for thine honour: the queen stood by on thy right hand, clothed in vesture wrought with gold, and arrayed in divers colours. BSB BSB: The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
10 Brenton Hear, O daughter, and see, and incline thine ear; forget also thy people, and thy father's house. BSB BSB: Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,
11 Brenton Because the king has desired thy beauty; for he is thy Lord. BSB BSB: and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
12 Brenton And the daughter of Tyre shall adore him with gifts; the rich of the people of the land shall supplicate thy favour. BSB BSB: The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
13 Brenton All her glory is that of the daughter of the king of Esebon, robed as she is in golden fringed garments, BSB BSB: All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
14 Brenton in embroidered clothing : virgins shall be brought to the king after her: her fellows shall be brought to thee. BSB BSB: In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.
15 Brenton They shall be brought with gladness and exultation: they shall be led into the king's temple. BSB BSB: They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
16 Brenton Instead of thy fathers children are born to thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth. BSB BSB: Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17 Brenton They shall make mention of thy name from generation to generation: therefore shall the nations give thanks to thee for ever, even for ever and ever. BSB BSB: I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.
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