Psalm 19
Caeli enarrant
1
The heavens declare the glory of God *
and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2
One day telleth another *
and one night certifieth another.
3
There is neither speech nor language *
but their voices are heard among them.
4
Their sound is gone out into all lands *
and their words into the ends of the world.
5
In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun *
which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course.
6
It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again *
and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7
The law of the Lord is an undefiled law, converting the soul *
the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple.
8
The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart *
the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.
9
The fear of the Lord is clean, and endureth for ever *
the judgements of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
10
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold *
sweeter also than honey, and the honey-comb.
11
Moreover, by them is thy servant taught *
and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12
Who can tell how oft he offendeth *
O cleanse thou me from my secret faults.
13
Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me *
so shall I be undefiled, and innocent from the great offence.
14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart *
be alway acceptable in thy sight,
15
O Lord *
my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalm 45
Eructavit cor meum
1
My heart is inditing of a good matter *
I speak of the things which I have made unto the King.
2
My tongue is the pen *
of a ready writer.
3
Thou art fairer than the children of men *
full of grace are thy lips, because God hath blessed thee for ever.
4
Gird thee with thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most Mighty *
according to thy worship and renown.
5
Good luck have thou with thine honour *
ride on, because of the word of truth , of meekness, and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
6
Thy arrows are very sharp, and the people shall be subdued unto thee *
even in the midst among the King’s enemies.
7
Thy seat, O God, endureth for ever *
the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
8
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity *
wherefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
9
All thy garments smell of myrrh, aloes, and cassia *
out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
10
Kings’ daughters were among thy honourable women *
upon thy right hand did stand the queen in a vesture of gold, wrought about with divers colours.
11
Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear *
forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house.
12
So shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty *
for he is thy Lord God, and worship thou him.
13
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift *
like as the rich also among the people shall make their supplication before thee.
14
The King’s daughter is all glorious within *
her clothing is of wrought gold.
15
She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needle-work *
the virgins that be her fellows shall bear her company, and shall be brought unto thee.
16
With joy and gladness shall they be brought *
and shall enter into the King’s palace.
17
Instead of thy fathers thou shalt have children *
whom thou mayest make princes in all lands.
18
I will remember thy Name from one generation to another *
therefore shall the people give thanks unto thee, world without end.
Psalm 85
Benedixisti, Domine
1
Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land *
thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.
2
Thou hast forgiven the offence of thy people *
and covered all their sins.
3
Thou hast taken away all thy displeasure *
and turned thyself from thy wrathful indignation.
4
Turn us then, O God our Saviour *
and let thine anger cease from us.
5
Wilt thou be displeased at us for ever *
and wilt thou stretch out thy wrath from one generation to another?
6
Wilt thou not turn again, and quicken us *
that thy people may rejoice in thee?
7
Shew us thy mercy, O Lord *
and grant us thy salvation.
8
I will hearken what the Lord God will say concerning me *
for he shall speak peace unto his people, and to his saints, that they turn not again.
9
For his salvation is nigh them that fear him *
that glory may dwell in our land.
10
Mercy and truth are met together *
righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11
Truth shall flourish out of the earth *
and righteousness hath looked down from heaven.
12
Yea, the Lord shall shew loving-kindness *
and our land shall give her increase.
13
Righteousness shall go before him *
and he shall direct his going in the way.