1Für den Chorleiter: Ein Psalm der Nachkommen Korachs, nach der Melodie »Lilien« zu singen. Ein Liebeslied.2Mein Herz ist erfüllt von schönen Worten, ein Liebeslied will ich dem König singen, denn meine Zunge gleicht der Feder eines begabten Dichters:3Du bist schöner als alle anderen Menschen. Voller Güte sind deine Worte. Gott selbst hat dich für alle Zeit gesegnet. (Ps 21,7; Lk 4,22)4Gürte dich mit deinem Schwert, mächtiger Held, und zeige deine Herrlichkeit und Macht.5In deinem Glanz sollst du dem Sieg entgegenreiten, sollst für die Wahrheit, die Demut und die Gerechtigkeit kämpfen und du wirst siegreiche Taten vollbringen. (Offb 6,2)6Deine Pfeile sind scharf und durchbohren die Herzen der Feinde des Königs. Dir unterwerfen sich die Völker und liegen dir zu Füßen. (Ps 120,4; Jes 5,28)7Dein Thron, o Gott[1], steht für immer und ewig, die Herrschaft deines Reiches ist eine gerechte Herrschaft. (Ps 93,2; Ps 98,8; Hebr 1,8)8Du liebst das Recht und hasst das Unrecht, deshalb hat Gott, dein Gott, dich gesalbt und das Öl der Freude über dich ausgegossen, reichlicher als über alle anderen. (Ps 11,7; Ps 21,7; Ps 33,5)9Deine Gewänder duften nach Myrrhe, Aloe und Kassia. Aus elfenbeinverzierten Palästen erfreut man dich mit der Musik der Harfe. (Hl 1,3; Hl 4,13)10Königstöchter stehen prächtig geschmückt da; an deiner rechten Seite steht die Königin, geschmückt mit feinstem Goldschmuck aus Ofir. (1Kön 2,19; 1Kön 9,28; Hl 6,8; Jes 13,12)11Höre mich, Königstochter, und nimm dir zu Herzen, was ich sage: Vergiss dein Volk und deine ferne Heimat, (5Mo 21,13)12denn dein königlicher Gemahl freut sich an deiner Schönheit. Verehre ihn, denn er ist dein Herr!13Die Einwohner von Tyrus[2] werden dich mit Gaben überschütten, reiche Männer werden deine Gunst suchen. (Ps 72,10)14Herrlich geschmückt wartet die Königstochter in ihren Gemächern, gekleidet in ein goldenes Gewand. (Jes 61,10)15In ihrem kostbaren Gewand wird sie dem König zugeführt, von ihren Brautjungfern begleitet, werden ihre Freundinnen zu ihr gebracht. (Hl 1,4; Hes 16,9)16Unter Freudenrufen und Jubel ziehen sie in den Palast des Königs ein.17Deine Söhne werden Könige sein wie ihr Vater, du wirst sie zu Herrschern über viele Länder machen.18Ich will deinen Namen ehren von Generation zu Generation, darum werden die Völker dich allezeit loben. (Ps 138,4; Mal 1,11)
For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. A wedding song to the tune of ‘Lilies’.
1My heart is full of beautiful words as I say my poem for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skilful writer.2You are the most excellent of men. Your lips have been given the ability to speak gracious words. God has blessed you for ever.3Mighty one, put your sword at your side. Put on glory and majesty as if they were your clothes.4In your majesty ride out with power to fight for what is true, humble and fair. Let your right hand do wonderful things.5Shoot your sharp arrows into the hearts of your enemies. Let the nations come under your control.6Your throne is the very throne of God. Your kingdom will last for ever and ever. You will rule by treating everyone fairly.7You love what is right and hate what is evil. So your God has placed you above your companions. He has filled you with joy by pouring the sacred oil on your head.8Myrrh and aloes and cassia make all your robes smell good. In palaces decorated with ivory the music played on stringed instruments makes you glad.9Daughters of kings are among the women you honour. At your right hand is the royal bride dressed in gold from Ophir.10Royal bride, listen and pay careful attention. Forget about your people and the home you came from.11Let the king be charmed by your beauty. Honour him. He is now your master.12The people of Tyre will come with gifts. Wealthy people will try to gain your favour.13In her room, the princess looks glorious. Her gown has gold threads running through it.14Dressed in beautiful clothes, she is led to the king. Her virgin companions follow her. They have been brought to be with her.15They are led in with joy and gladness. They enter the palace of the king.16Your sons will rule just as your father and grandfather did. You will make them princes through the whole land.17I will make sure that people will always remember you. The nations will praise you for ever and ever.
1To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil[1] of the Sons of Korah; a love song. My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe. (Esr 7,6; Ps 42,1)2You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. (Jes 33,17; Jes 61,1; Lk 4,22)3Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty! (2Mo 32,27; Ps 21,5; Ps 24,8; Ps 96,6; Jes 9,6; Jes 49,2; Hebr 4,12; Offb 1,16; Offb 19,15)4In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds! (Ps 65,5; Offb 16,2)5Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; the peoples fall under you.6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; (Ps 67,4; Ps 93,2; Ps 96,10; Ps 110,2; Hebr 1,8)7you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; (1Kön 1,39; 1Kön 3,13; Ps 2,2; Ps 11,7; Ps 21,6; Jes 61,1; Apg 10,38)8your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad; (Ps 150,4; Mt 2,11; Joh 19,39)9daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir. (1Kön 2,19; Neh 2,6; Hi 28,16)10Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father’s house,11and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him. (Ps 95,6; Jes 54,5)12The people[2] of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people.[3] (Hi 11,19; Ps 22,29; Ps 68,29; Ps 72,10; Ps 96,8; Jes 49,7)13All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold. (Offb 19,7)14In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her. (Ri 5,30; Hl 1,4; Hes 16,18; Hes 26,16)15With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.16In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth. (1Petr 2,9; Offb 1,6; Offb 5,10; Offb 20,6)17I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever. (Mal 1,11)