² You are the most excellent of men
    and your lips have been anointed with grace,^(A)
    since God has blessed you forever.^(B)

¹² Kiss his son,^(A) or he will be angry
    and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath^(B) can flare up in a moment.
    Blessed^(C) are all who take refuge^(D) in him.

⁸ Taste and see that the Lord is good;^(A)
    blessed is the one who takes refuge^(B) in him.

¹⁰ My beloved spoke and said to me,
    “Arise, my darling,
    my beautiful one, come with me.