My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme (1 Kings 3:1–15; 2 Chronicles 1:1–13; Psalm 72:1–20)
1 UDB In my inner being I am aroused by something beautiful to write about, a song that I will sing to the king. The words of this song will be written by me, a skilled 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 UDB O King, you are the most handsome man in the world, and you always speak eloquently! So we know that God has always blessed you. BSB BSB: You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
3 UDB You who are a mighty warrior, put on your sword! You are glorious and majestic. BSB BSB: Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
4 UDB Ride on like a great king to defend the truth that you speak and the fair decisions that you make! Because you fight in many battles, you will learn to do deeds that your enemies will fear. 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 UDB Your arrows are sharp, and they pierce the hearts of your enemies. Soldiers of many nations will fall at your feet. BSB BSB: Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 UDB The kingdom that God will give to you will remain forever. You rule over people justly. BSB BSB: Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
7 UDB You love right actions, and you hate evil actions. Therefore God, your God, has chosen you to be king and has caused you to be happier than any other king. 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 UDB The perfume of various spices is on your robes. Musicians entertain you in ivory palaces by playing stringed instruments. BSB BSB: All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.
9 UDB Among your wives are daughters of other kings. At your right hand stands your bride, the queen, wearing beautiful ornaments of gold that comes from Ophir. 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 UDB Now I will say something to your bride: "Listen to me carefully! Forget the people who live in your home country, forget your relatives! BSB BSB: Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,
11 UDB Because you are very beautiful, the king will desire to be with you. He is your master, so you must obey him. BSB BSB: and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
12 UDB The people from the city of Tyre will bring gifts to you; their rich people will try to persuade you to do favors for them. BSB BSB: The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
13 UDB You, the king's bride, enter the palace wearing beautiful robes made from gold thread." BSB BSB: All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
14 UDB O king, while she is wearing a gown that has many colors, her woman servants will lead her to you. She will have many other young women who accompany her. BSB BSB: In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.
15 UDB They will be very joyful as they are led along to enter your palace. BSB BSB: They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.
16 UDB Someday, your sons and your grandsons will become kings, just as your ancestors were. You will enable them to become rulers in many countries. BSB BSB: Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.
17 UDB As for me, I will enable people in every generation to remember the great things that you have done, and people will praise you forever. BSB BSB: I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.
Select verses for actions: Enter goes to them and Escape comes back.