{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/drb/psalms/45","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-31T05:56:28.188Z"},"reference":{"translation":"DRB","book":"Psalms","bookSlug":"psalms","chapter":45,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":44,"nextChapter":46,"totalChapters":150,"totalVerses":17},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the sons of Core, for understanding. A canticle for the Beloved. 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. "},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"Thou art beautiful above the sons of men: grace is poured abroad in thy lips; therefore hath God blessed thee for ever "},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most mighty. "},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"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. "},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"Thy arrows are sharp: under thee shall people fall, into the hearts of the king's enemies. "},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness. "},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. "},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"Myrrh and stacte and cassia perfume thy garments, from the ivory houses: out of which "},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"the daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety. "},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear: and forget thy people and thy father's house. "},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty; for he is the Lord thy God, and him they shall adore. "},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"And the daughters of Tyre with gifts, yea, all the rich among the people, shall entreat thy countenance. "},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"All the glory of the king's daughter is within in golden borders, "},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"clothed round about with varieties. After her shall virgins be brought to the king: her neighbours shall be brought to thee. "},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the king. "},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"Instead of thy fathers, sons are born to thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth. "},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"They shall remember thy name throughout all generations. Therefore shall people praise thee for ever; yea, for ever and ever. "}],"citation":{"inline":"Psalms 45 (DRB)","markdown":"[Psalms 45](https://primebible.com/drb/psalms/45)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* DRB. https://primebible.com/drb/psalms/45 (accessed 2026-05-31)."}}