Psalms 45

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	DOUAI-RHEIMS
1 Unto the end. To the sons of Korah, for confidants. A Psalm.	1 Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the sons of Core, for understanding. A canticle for the Beloved.
2 Our God is our refuge and strength, a helper in the tribulations that have greatly overwhelmed us.	2 My heart hath uttered a good word I speak my works to the king; My tongue is the pen of a scrivener that writeth swiftly.
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.	3 Thou art beautiful above the sons of men: grace is poured abroad in thy lips; therefore hath God blessed thee for ever
4 They thundered, and the waters were stirred up among them; the mountains have been disturbed by his strength.	4 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most mighty.
5 The frenzy of the river rejoices the city of God. The Most High has sanctified his tabernacle.	5 With thy comeliness and thy beauty set out, proceed prosperously, and reign. Because of truth and meekness and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully.
6 God is in its midst; it will not be shaken. God will assist it in the early morning.	6 Thy arrows are sharp: under thee shall people fall, into the hearts of the king's enemies.
7 The peoples have been disturbed, and the kingdoms have been bowed down. He uttered his voice: the earth has been moved.	7 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness.
8 The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our supporter.	8 Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
9 Draw near and behold the works of the Lord: what portents he has set upon the earth,	9 Myrrh and stacte and cassia perfume thy garments, from the ivory houses: out of which
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.	10 the daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety.
11 Be empty, and see that I am God. I will be exalted among the peoples, and I will be exalted upon the earth.	11 Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear: and forget thy people and thy father's house.
12 The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our supporter.	12 And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty; for he is the Lord thy God, and him they shall adore.
	13 And the daughters of Tyre with gifts, yea, all the rich among the people, shall entreat thy countenance.
	14 All the glory of the king's daughter is within in golden borders,
	15 clothed round about with varieties. After her shall virgins be brought to the king: her neighbours shall be brought to thee.
	16 They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the king.
	17 Instead of thy fathers, sons are born to thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth.
	18 They shall remember thy name throughout all generations. Therefore shall people praise thee for ever; yea, for ever and ever.