Psalm 19

Caeli enarrant

The heavens declare the glory of God *

and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

One day telleth another *

and one night certifieth another.

There is neither speech nor language *

but their voices are heard among them.

Their sound is gone out into all lands *

and their words into the ends of the world.

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.

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.

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.

The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart *

the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.

The fear of the Lord is clean, and endureth for ever *

the judgements of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.

More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold *

sweeter also than honey, and the honey-comb.

Moreover, by them is thy servant taught *

and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Who can tell how oft he offendeth *

O cleanse thou me from my secret faults.

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.

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart *

be alway acceptable in thy sight,

O Lord *

my strength, and my redeemer.

Psalm 45

Eructavit cor meum

My heart is inditing of a good matter *

I speak of the things which I have made unto the King.

My tongue is the pen *

of a ready writer.

Thou art fairer than the children of men *

full of grace are thy lips, because God hath blessed thee for ever.

Gird thee with thy sword upon thy thigh, O thou most Mighty *

according to thy worship and renown.

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.

Thy arrows are very sharp, and the people shall be subdued unto thee *

even in the midst among the King’s enemies.

Thy seat, O God, endureth for ever *

the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity *

wherefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

All thy garments smell of myrrh, aloes, and cassia *

out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

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.

Hearken, O daughter, and consider, incline thine ear *

forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house.

So shall the King have pleasure in thy beauty *

for he is thy Lord God, and worship thou him.

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.

The King’s daughter is all glorious within *

her clothing is of wrought gold.

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.

With joy and gladness shall they be brought *

and shall enter into the King’s palace.

Instead of thy fathers thou shalt have children *

whom thou mayest make princes in all lands.

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

Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land *

thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.

Thou hast forgiven the offence of thy people *

and covered all their sins.

Thou hast taken away all thy displeasure *

and turned thyself from thy wrathful indignation.

Turn us then, O God our Saviour *

and let thine anger cease from us.

Wilt thou be displeased at us for ever *

and wilt thou stretch out thy wrath from one generation to another?

Wilt thou not turn again, and quicken us *

that thy people may rejoice in thee?

Shew us thy mercy, O Lord *

and grant us thy salvation.

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.

For his salvation is nigh them that fear him *

that glory may dwell in our land.

Mercy and truth are met together *

righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Truth shall flourish out of the earth *

and righteousness hath looked down from heaven.

Yea, the Lord shall shew loving-kindness *

and our land shall give her increase.

Righteousness shall go before him *

and he shall direct his going in the way.