| 1 | Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the sons of Core, for understanding. A canticle for the Beloved. |
| 2 | My heart hath uttered a good word I speak my works to the king; My tongue is the pen of a scrivener that writeth swiftly. |
| 3 | Thou art beautiful above the sons of men: grace is poured abroad in thy lips; therefore hath God blessed thee for ever. |
| 4 | Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most mighty. |
| 5 | With thy comeliness and thy beauty set out, proceed prosperously, and reign. Because of truth and meekness and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully. |
| 6 | Thy arrows are sharp: under thee shall people fall, into the hearts of the king's enemies. |
| 7 | Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness. |
| 8 | Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. |
| 9 | Myrrh and stacte and cassia perfume thy garments, from the ivory houses: out of which |
| 10 | The daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety. |
| 11 | Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear: and forget thy people and thy father's house. |
| 12 | And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty; for he is the Lord thy God, and him they shall adore. |
| 13 | And the daughters of Tyre with gifts, yea, all the rich among the people, shall entreat thy countenance. |
| 14 | All the glory of the king's daughter is within in golden borders, |
| 15 | Clothed round about with varieties. After her shall virgins be brought to the king: her neighbours shall be brought to thee. |
| 16 | They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the king. |
| 17 | Instead of thy fathers, sons are born to thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth. |
| 18 | They shall remember thy name throughout all generations. Therefore shall people praise thee for ever; yea, for ever and ever. |
