Psalms 45
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
1Unto the end, for the sons of Core, for the hidden.
1(45-1) For the Leader; upon Shoshannim; a Psalm of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves. (45-2) My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I say: 'My work is concerning a king'; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
2Our God is our refuge and strength: a helper in troubles, which have found us exceedingly.
2(45-3) Thou art fairer than the children of men; grace is poured upon thy lips; therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
3Therefore we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea.
3(45-4) Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, thy glory and thy majesty.
4Their waters roared and were troubled: the mountains were troubled with his strength.
4(45-5) And in thy majesty prosper, ride on, in behalf of truth and meekness and righteousness; and let thy right hand teach thee tremendous things.
5The stream of the river maketh the city of God joyful: the most High hath sanctified his own tabernacle.
5(45-6) Thine arrows are sharp — the peoples fall under thee — they sink into the heart of the king's enemies.
6God is in the midst thereof, it shall not be moved: God will help it in the morning early.
6(45-7) Thy throne given of God is for ever and ever; a sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
7Nations were troubled, and kingdoms were bowed down: he uttered his voice, the earth trembled.
7(45-8) Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness; therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
8The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.
8(45-9) Myrrh, and aloes, and cassia are all thy garments; out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.
9Come and behold ye the works of the Lord: what wonders he hath done upon earth,
9(45-10) Kings' daughters are among thy favourites; at thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
10Making wars to cease even to the end of the earth. He shall destroy the bow, and break the weapons: and the shield he shall burn in the fire.
10(45-11) 'Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;
11Be still and see that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the earth.
11(45-12) So shall the king desire thy beauty; for he is thy lord; and do homage unto him.
12The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.
12(45-13) And, O daughter of Tyre, the richest of the people shall entreat thy favour with a gift.'
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13(45-14) All glorious is the king's daughter within the palace; her raiment is of chequer work inwrought with gold.
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14(45-15) She shall be led unto the king on richly woven stuff; the virgins her companions in her train being brought unto thee.
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15(45-16) They shall be led with gladness and rejoicing; they shall enter into the king's palace.
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16(45-17) Instead of thy fathers shall be thy sons, whom thou shalt make princes in all the land.
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17(45-18) I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations; therefore shall the peoples praise thee for ever and ever.
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