Commentary on Psalms - Volume 5

To the Chief Musician. Upon the lilies. Of the sons of Korah. Giving instruction. A Song of loves

1Boiling over is my heart to speak a goodly theme, Speak shall I myself of my works concerning the King: My tongue is as the pen of a swift writer.

2Thou art fair above the sons of men; Diffused is grace on thy lips; Because God hath blessed thee for ever.

3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one! With majesty and glory.

4And in thy majesty prosper thou; Ride forth upon the word of truth, and meekness and righteousness; And thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things:

5Thy arrows are sharp (so that the people fall under thee) In the hearts of the enemies of the king.

6Thy throne, O God! is for ever and ever; The scepter of rectitude is the scepter of thy kingdom.

7Thou lovest righteousness and hatest impiety; Because anointed thee hath God, thy God, With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

8Myrrh, and aloes and cassia [are] in all thy garments, Out of the ivory palaces, whence they have made thee glad.

9The daughters of kings [were] among thy maids of honor; Stand did thy consort at thy right hand in gold of Ophir.

10Hearken, O daughter! and consider and incline thy ear; And forget thy people, and the house of thy father.

11And enamored shall be the King with thy beauty; For he is thy Lord, and thou shalt worship him.

12And the daughter of Tyre [shall come] with a present; Thy favor entreat shall the rich among the people.

13All glorious is the daughter of the King within; Of garments embroidered with gold is her clothing.

14In raiment of needle-work she shall be brought to the King; Her virgins that follow her, her companions shall be brought to thee.

15They shall be brought with joy and exultation; They shall enter into the palace of the King.

16Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children; Thou shalt make them princes in all the earth.

17I will make thy name to be remembered throughout all generation; Therefore celebrate thee shall the peoples for ever and ever.