Psalms 45

World English Bible

Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)

1My heart overflows with a noble theme. I recite my verses for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.

1Unto the end, for the sons of Core, for the hidden.

2You are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever.

2Our God is our refuge and strength: a helper in troubles, which have found us exceedingly.

3Strap your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and your majesty.

3Therefore we will not fear, when the earth shall be troubled; and the mountains shall be removed into the heart of the sea.

4In your majesty ride on victoriously on behalf of truth, humility, and righteousness. Let your right hand display awesome deeds.

4Their waters roared and were troubled: the mountains were troubled with his strength.

5Your arrows are sharp. The nations fall under you, with arrows in 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.

6Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.

6God is in the midst thereof, it shall not be moved: God will help it in the morning early.

7You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.

7Nations were troubled, and kingdoms were bowed down: he uttered his voice, the earth trembled.

8All your garments smell like myrrh, aloes, and cassia. Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made you glad.

8The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.

9Kings’ daughters are among your honorable women. At your right hand the queen stands in gold of Ophir.

9Come and behold ye the works of the Lord: what wonders he hath done upon earth,

10Listen, daughter, consider, and turn your ear. Forget your own people, and also your 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.

11So the king will desire your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord.

11Be still and see that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, and I will be exalted in the earth.

12The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich among the people entreat your favor.

12The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.

13The princess inside is all glorious. Her clothing is interwoven with gold.

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14She shall be led to the king in embroidered work. The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to you.

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15With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king’s palace.

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16Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth.

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17I will make your name to be remembered in all generations. Therefore the peoples shall give you thanks forever and ever.

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