In your splendor ride forth in victory
He is urged to ride out victoriously for truth, humility, and righteousness.
This verse defines the moral purpose of his royal warfare.
1For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. 2You are the most handsome of men; 3Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; 4In your splendor ride forth in victory 5Your arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s foes; 6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, 7You have loved righteousness 8All your garments are fragrant 9The daughters of kings are among your honored women; 10Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: 11and the king will desire your beauty; 12The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; 13All glorious is the princess in her chamber; 14In colorful garments she is led to the king; 15They are led in with joy and gladness; 16Your sons will succeed your fathers; 17I will commemorate your name through all generations;