Psalm 44

Eructavit cor meum. The excellence of Christ's kingdom, and the endowments of his church.

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Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the sons of Core, for understanding. A canticle for the Beloved.

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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.

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Thou art beautiful above the sons of men: grace is poured abroad in thy lips; therefore hath God blessed thee for ever.

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Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most mighty.

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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.

[1] "For them that shall be changed": i. e., for souls happily changed, by being converted to God.-- Ibid.

[1] "The Beloved": Viz., Our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Thy arrows are sharp: under thee shall people fall, into the hearts of the king's enemies.

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Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness.

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Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

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Myrrh and stacte and cassia perfume thy garments, from the ivory houses: out of which

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The daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety.

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Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear: and forget thy people and thy father's house.

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And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty; for he is the Lord thy God, and him they shall adore.

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And the daughters of Tyre with gifts, yea, all the rich among the people, shall entreat thy countenance.

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All the glory of the king's daughter is within in golden borders,

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Clothed round about with varieties. After her shall virgins be brought to the king: her neighbours shall be brought to thee.

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They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the king.

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Instead of thy fathers, sons are born to thee: thou shalt make them princes over all the earth.

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They shall remember thy name throughout all generations. Therefore shall people praise thee for ever; yea, for ever and ever.

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