Psalms 45
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
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.
1Unto the end, for the sons of Core, for the hidden.
2(45-3) Thou art fairer than the children of men; grace is poured upon thy lips; therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
2Our God is our refuge and strength: a helper in troubles, which have found us exceedingly.
3(45-4) Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, thy glory and thy majesty.
3Therefore we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea.
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.
4Their waters roared and were troubled: the mountains were troubled with his strength.
5(45-6) Thine arrows are sharp — the peoples fall under thee — they sink into the heart of the king's enemies.
5The stream of the river maketh the city of God joyful: the most High hath sanctified his own tabernacle.
6(45-7) Thy throne given of God is for ever and ever; a sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
6God is in the midst thereof, it shall not be moved: God will help it in the morning early.
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.
7Nations were troubled, and kingdoms were bowed down: he uttered his voice, the earth trembled.
8(45-9) Myrrh, and aloes, and cassia are all thy garments; out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.
8The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.
9(45-10) Kings' daughters are among thy favourites; at thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.
9Come and behold ye the works of the Lord: what wonders he hath done upon earth,
10(45-11) 'Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;
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.
11(45-12) So shall the king desire thy beauty; for he is thy lord; and do homage unto him.
11Be still and see that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the earth.
12(45-13) And, O daughter of Tyre, the richest of the people shall entreat thy favour with a gift.'
12The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.
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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