After setting clear intentions, the poet turns directly to the king, offering praise for a rare combination of exceptional virtues. The focus rests on a perfect harmony between outward beauty, inward wisdom, and the ability to speak with grace.
The primary approach among commentators is that the king possesses an extreme and rare physical beauty that far surpasses that of ordinary people [רד״ק, אבן עזרא, המאירי]. However, others view this beauty through a spiritual and practical lens. They suggest he is beautiful in his actions [מצודת דוד], or that he stands out by dedicating himself to eternal life and Torah study, unlike others who are absorbed in the fleeting matters of the world [רש״י]. The choice to compare the king specifically to other humans carries deep meaning. While physical traits are often compared to animals or nature, mental and spiritual virtues—such as profound wisdom and refined speech—can only be measured against the wisest and most excellent of humanity [מלבי״ם].
Beyond beauty, the king is praised for the grace that pours from his lips, much like the smooth pouring of oil [רש״י, אבן עזרא, מצודת ציון]. He expresses himself with a captivating charm, speaking pleasant words that win the favor of everyone who hears them [רד״ק, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Yet, this grace is not merely a talent for public speaking. It serves as an outward reflection of a deep inner reality. Because the tongue acts as the messenger of the mind, his pleasant speech reveals a refined soul and expansive wisdom [אבן עזרא, המאירי]. In a practical sense, this grace enables the king to teach Jewish law with perfect accuracy [רש״י].
Because of these extraordinary virtues, God grants the king an eternal blessing. This divine favor is a direct result of the grace he spreads to others [רד״ק], and his ultimate reward is a life of peace [רש״י]. The blessing is eternal because of the specific nature of the king's virtues. While physical strength naturally fades as the body ages, the qualities of the intellect and speech are spiritual and timeless, ensuring that the blessing attached to them lasts forever [מלבי״ם].
The exact nature of this eternal blessing depends on the identity of the king. If the praise is directed at King Solomon, the promise of eternity refers to a long life, an extended era of peace, or a guarantee that the kingdom of Israel will always eventually return to his descendants [המאירי]. Conversely, if the focus is on the Messiah, the blessing promises that his kingdom will remain as permanent and eternal as the world itself [המאירי, מצודת דוד].