Psalms 45

NEW JERUSALEM	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 [For the choirmaster Tune: 'Lilies . . .' Of the sons of Korah Poem Love song] My heart is stirred by anoble theme, I address my poem to the king, my tongue the pen of an expert scribe.	1 Unto the end. To the sons of Korah, for confidants. A Psalm.
2 Of al men you are the most handsome, gracefulness is a dew upon your lips, for God has blessed youfor ever.	2 Our God is our refuge and strength, a helper in the tribulations that have greatly overwhelmed us.
3 Warrior, strap your sword at your side, in your majesty and splendour advance,	3 Because of this, we will not be afraid when the earth will be turbulent and the mountains will be transferred into the heart of the sea.
4 ride on in the cause of truth, gentleness and uprightness. Stretch the bowstring tight, lending terror toyour right hand.	4 They thundered, and the waters were stirred up among them; the mountains have been disturbed by his strength.
5 Your arrows are sharp, nations lie at your mercy, the king's enemies lose heart.	5 The frenzy of the river rejoices the city of God. The Most High has sanctified his tabernacle.
6 Your throne is from God, for ever and ever, the sceptre of your kingship a sceptre of justice,	6 God is in its midst; it will not be shaken. God will assist it in the early morning.
7 you love uprightness and detest evil. This is why God, your God, has anointed you with oil ofgladness, as none of your rivals,	7 The peoples have been disturbed, and the kingdoms have been bowed down. He uttered his voice: the earth has been moved.
8 your robes al myrrh and aloes. From palaces of ivory, harps bring you joy,	8 The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our supporter.
9 in your retinue are daughters of kings, the consort at your right hand in gold of Ophir.	9 Draw near and behold the works of the Lord: what portents he has set upon the earth,
10 Listen, my daughter, attend to my words and hear; forget your own nation and your ancestral home,	10 carrying away wars even to the end of the earth. He will crush the bow and break the weapons, and he will burn the shield with fire.
11 then the king will fal in love with your beauty; he is your lord, bow down before him.	11 Be empty, and see that I am God. I will be exalted among the peoples, and I will be exalted upon the earth.
12 The daughter of Tyre wil court your favour with gifts, and the richest of peoples	12 The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our supporter.
13 with jewels set in gold. Clothed
14 in brocade, the king's daughter is led within to the king with the maidens of her retinue; hercompanions are brought to her,
15 they enter the king's palace with joy and rejoicing.
16 Instead of your ancestors you will have sons; you wil make them rulers over the whole world.
17 I wil make your name endure from generation to generation, so nations will sing your praise for everand ever.