Psalms 45

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

1 My heart is flowing over with good things; my words are of that which I have made for 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.

2You are fairer than the children of men; grace is flowing through your lips; for this cause the blessing of God is with you 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.

3Put on your sword, make it ready at your side, O strong chief, with your glory and power.

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

4And go nobly on in your power, because you are good and true and without pride; and your right hand will be teaching you things of fear.

5The stream of the river maketh the city of God joyful: the most High hath sanctified his own tabernacle.

5Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's haters; because of them the peoples are falling under you.

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

6Your seat of power, O God, is for ever and ever; the rod of your kingdom is a rod of honour.

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

7You have been a lover of righteousness and a hater of evil: and so God, your God, has put the oil of joy on your head, lifting you high over all other kings.

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

8Your robes are full of the smell of all sorts of perfumes and spices; music from the king's ivory houses has made you glad.

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

9Kings' daughters are among your noble women: on your right is 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.

10O daughter, give thought and attention, and let your ear be open; no longer keep in mind your people, and your 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.

11So will the king have a great desire for you, seeing how beautiful you are; because he is your lord, give him honour.

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

12And the daughters of Tyre will be there with an offering; those who have wealth among the people will be looking for your approval.

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13In the great house the king's daughter is all shining: her clothing is worked with gold.

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14She will come before the king in robes of needlework; the virgins in her train will come before you.

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15With joy and rapture will they come; they will go into the king's house.

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16Your children will take the place of your fathers; so that you may make them rulers over all the earth.

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17I will keep the memory of your name living through all generations; and because of this the people will give you praise for ever.