Psalms, 44
The excellence of Christ's kingdom, and the endowments of his church.
Eructavit cor meum.
[1] Unto the end, for them that shall be changed 1, for the sons of Core, for understanding. A canticle for the Beloved 2. •
For them that shall be changed: That is, for souls happily changed, by being converted to God.
The Beloved: That is, Our Lord Jesus Christ.
[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] Thou art beautiful above the sons of men: grace is poured abroad in thy lips; therefore hath God blessed thee for ever. •
[4] Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most mighty. •
[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] Thy arrows are sharp: under thee shall people fall, into the hearts of the king's enemies. •
[7] Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness. •
[8] Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. •
[9] Myrrh and stacte and cassia perfume thy garments, from the ivory houses: out of which •
[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] Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear: and forget thy people and thy father's house. •
[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. •