1 For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves. My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the chief Musician H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- upon Shoshannim H7799 (שׁוּשַׁן) — a lily (from its whiteness), as a flower of architectural ornament; also a (straight) trumpet (from the tubular shape)
- for the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Korah H7141 (קֹרַח) — Korach, the name of two Edomites and three Israelites
- Maschil H4905 (מַשְׂכִּיל) — instructive, i.e. a didactic poem
- A Song H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
- of loves H3039 (יְדִיד) — loved
- My heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- is inditing H7370 (רָחַשׁ) — to gush
- a good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- I speak H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- of the things which I have made H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- touching the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- my tongue H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- the pen H5842 (עֵט) — a stylus or marking stick
- of a ready H4106 (מָהִיר) — quick; hence, skilful
- writer H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
2 Thou art fairer than the children of men; Grace is poured into thy lips: Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou art fairer H3302 (יָפָה) — properly, to be bright, i.e. (by implication) beautiful
- than the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- grace H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
- is poured H3332 (יָצַק) — properly, to pour out (transitive or intransitive); by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard
- into thy lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- therefore God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- thee for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, Thy glory and thy majesty.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Gird H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- thy sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- thigh H3409 (יָרֵךְ) — the thigh (from its fleshy softness); by euphemistically the generative parts; figuratively, a shank, flank, side
- mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- with thy glory H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
- and thy majesty H1926 (הָדָר) — magnificence, i.e. ornament or splendor
4 And in thy majesty ride on prosperously, Because of truth and meekness and righteousness: And thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in thy majesty H1926 (הָדָר) — magnificence, i.e. ornament or splendor
- ride H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- triumphantly H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- because H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- and meekness H6037 (עַנְוָה) — mildness (royal); also (concretely) oppressed
- righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- and thy right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- shall shew H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
- thee dreadful things H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
5 Thine arrows are sharp; The peoples fall under thee; They are in the heart of the king’s enemies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thine arrows H2671 (חֵץ) — properly, a piercer, i.e. an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of God) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear
- sharp H8150 (שָׁנַן) — to point (transitive or intransitive); intensively, to pierce; figuratively, to inculcate
- in the heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- of the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: A sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
- the sceptre H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of thy kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- a right H4334 (מִישׁוֹר) — a level, i.e. a plain (often used (with the article prefix) as a proper name of certain districts); figuratively, concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively…
- sceptre H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
7 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou lovest H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- and hatest H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- wickedness H7562 (רֶשַׁע) — a wrong (especially moral)
- therefore God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath anointed H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
- thee with the oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- of gladness H8342 (שָׂשׂוֹן) — cheerfulness; specifically, welcome
- above thy fellows H2270 (חָבֵר) — an associate
8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All thy garments H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- of myrrh H4753 (מֹר) — myrrh (as distilling in drops, and also as bitter)
- and aloes H174 (אֲהָלִים) — aloe wood (i.e. sticks)
- cassia H7102 (קְצִיעָה) — cassia (as peeled; plural the bark)
- out of the ivory H8127 (שֵׁן) — a tooth (as sharp); specifically ivory; figuratively, a cliff
- palaces H1964 (הֵיכָל) — a large public building, such as a palace or temple
- whereby H4482 (מֵן) — a part; hence, a musical chord (as parted into strings)
- they have made thee glad H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
9 Kings’ daughters are among thy honorable women: At thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Kings’ H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- among thy honourable women H3368 (יָקָר) — valuable (objectively or subjectively)
- upon thy right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- did stand H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- the queen H7694 (שֵׁגָל) — a queen (from cohabitation)
- in gold H3800 (כֶּתֶם) — properly, something carved out, i.e. ore; hence, gold (pure as originally mined)
- of Ophir H211 (אוֹפִיר) — Ophir, the name of a son of Joktan, and of a gold region in the East
10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; Forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- O daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- and consider H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and incline H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- thine ear H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- also thine own people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and thy father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
11 So will the king desire thy beauty; For he is thy lord; and reverence thou him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So shall the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- greatly desire H183 (אָוָה) — to wish for
- thy beauty H3308 (יֳפִי) — beauty
- thy Lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- and worship H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; The rich among the people shall entreat thy favor.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Tyre H6865 (צֹר) — Tsor, a place in Palestine
- with a gift H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- the rich H6223 (עָשִׁיר) — rich, whether literal or figurative (noble)
- among the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- shall intreat H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
- thy favour H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
13 The king’s daughter within the palace is all glorious: Her clothing is inwrought with gold.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- all glorious H3520 (כְּבוּדָּה) — weightiness, i.e. magnificence, wealth
- within H6441 (פְּנִימָה) — faceward, i.e. indoors
- her clothing H3830 (לְבוּשׁ) — a garment (literally or figuratively); by implication (euphemistically) a wife
- of wrought H4865 (מִשְׁבְּצָה) — a brocade; by analogy, a (reticulated) setting of a gem
- gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
14 She shall be led unto the king in broidered work: The virgins her companions that follow her Shall be brought unto thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- She shall be brought H2986 (יָבַל) — properly, to flow; causatively, to bring (especially with pomp)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- in raiment of needlework H7553 (רִקְמָה) — variegation of color; specifically, embroidery
- the virgins H1330 (בְּתוּלָה) — a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state
- her companions H7464 (רֵעָה) — a female associate
- that follow H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- her shall be brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be led: They shall enter into the king’s palace.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- With gladness H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- and rejoicing H1524 (גִּיל) — a revolution (of time, i.e. an age); also joy
- shall they be brought H2986 (יָבַל) — properly, to flow; causatively, to bring (especially with pomp)
- they shall enter H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- palace H1964 (הֵיכָל) — a large public building, such as a palace or temple
16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, Whom thou shalt make princes in all the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Instead of thy fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- shall be thy children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- whom thou mayest make H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- in all the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: Therefore shall the peoples give thee thanks for ever and ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will make thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- to be remembered H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- in all H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- generations H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- therefore shall the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- praise H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- thee for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…