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they enter the palace of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/45.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/45.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />With gladness and rejoicing they shall be brought; They shall enter the King’s palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They will be brought with joy and rejoicing; They will enter into the King’s palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/45.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They will be led forth with gladness and rejoicing; They will enter into the King&#8217s palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />They will be led forth with gladness and rejoicing; They will enter into the King’s palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />They will be led forth with gladness and rejoicing; They will enter into the King’s palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />With gladness and rejoicing will they be led; They will enter into the King’s palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are led in with gladness and rejoicing; they enter the king’s palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are led in with gladness and rejoicing; they enter the king&#8217s palace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/45.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />With gladness and rejoicing shall they be led: They shall enter into the king's palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone is excited, as they follow you to the royal palace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/45.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />With gladness and rejoicing shall they be led: they shall enter into the king's palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />With joy and delight they are brought in. They enter the palace of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/45.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />With joy and gladness they come and enter the king's palace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/45.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Filled with joy and gladness, they are presented when they enter the king's palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/45.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king's palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/45.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king’s palace. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They are brought with joy and gladness, "" They come into the palace of the King.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> They are brought with joy and gladness, They come into the palace of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They shall be brought with gladness and joy: they shall come into the temple of the king.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They shall be brought with gladness and rejoicing: they shall be brought into the temple of the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 44:16>They will be brought with gladness and exultation. They will be led into the temple of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/45.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They are led in with glad and joyous acclaim; they enter the palace of the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought; they shall enter into the king's palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they will go in joy and in sweetness and they will enter the Temple of the King.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />They shall be led with gladness and rejoicing; They shall enter into the king's palace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They shall be brought with gladness and exultation: they shall be led into the king's temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/45-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=5435" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/45.htm">My Heart is Stirred by a Noble Theme</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2986.htm" title="2986: tū·ḇal·nāh (V-Hofal-Imperf-3fp) -- To conduct, bear along. A primitive root; properly, to flow; causatively, to bring.">They are led in</a> <a href="/hebrew/8057.htm" title="8057: biś·mā·ḥōṯ (Prep-b:: N-fp) -- Joy, gladness, mirth. From sameach; blithesomeness or glee.">with joy</a> <a href="/hebrew/1524.htm" title="1524: wā·ḡîl (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A revolution, joy. From giyl; a revolution; also joy.">and gladness;</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: tə·ḇō·’e·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">they enter</a> <a href="/hebrew/1964.htm" title="1964: bə·hê·ḵal (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A palace, temple. Probably from yakol; a large public building, such as a palace or temple.">the palace</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Revelation 19:7-8</a></span><br />Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/62-5.htm">Isaiah 62:5</a></span><br />For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Matthew 25:10</a></span><br />But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a></span><br />I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/1-4.htm">Song of Solomon 1:4</a></span><br />Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. It is only right that they adore you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Revelation 19:9</a></span><br />Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/33-11.htm">Jeremiah 33:11</a></span><br />the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-2.htm">Matthew 22:2</a></span><br />“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-9.htm">Revelation 21:9</a></span><br />Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls full of the seven final plagues came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-29.htm">John 3:29</a></span><br />The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Isaiah 51:11</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">2 Corinthians 11:2</a></span><br />I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/3-11.htm">Song of Solomon 3:11</a></span><br />Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding—the day of his heart’s rejoicing.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.</p><p class="hdg">With</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></b></br> And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/51-11.htm">Isaiah 51:11</a></b></br> Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy <i>shall be</i> upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; <i>and</i> sorrow and mourning shall flee away.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/55-12.htm">Isaiah 55:12,13</a></b></br> For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap <i>their</i> hands… </p><p class="hdg">they shall</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/56-5.htm">Isaiah 56:5</a></b></br> Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/14-3.htm">John 14:3</a></b></br> And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, <i>there</i> ye may be also.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12,21</a></b></br> Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, <i>which is</i> new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and <i>I will write upon him</i> my new name… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/42-2.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">King's</a> <a href="/psalms/45-14.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/45-13.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Rapture</a> <a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Rejoicing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/66-13.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/psalms/46-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/51-8.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/psalms/49-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/psalms/47-1.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/61-6.htm">King's</a> <a href="/psalms/60-9.htm">Led</a> <a href="/psalms/144-12.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/psalms/51-8.htm">Rapture</a> <a href="/psalms/65-12.htm">Rejoicing</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 45</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/45-10.htm">The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In ancient Near Eastern cultures, weddings and royal ceremonies were grand events marked by music, dancing, and feasting. The joy and gladness reflect the communal celebration of a significant union, possibly a royal wedding. This imagery can be seen as a type of the ultimate joy and celebration in the union between Christ and His Church, as depicted in <a href="/revelation/19-7.htm">Revelation 19:7-9</a>, where the marriage of the Lamb is celebrated. The joy and gladness also echo the rejoicing found in other biblical passages, such as <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>, where the soul rejoices in God.<p><b>they enter the palace of the king.</b><br>The palace signifies a place of authority, majesty, and splendor. In the historical context, entering the king's palace would be a significant honor, reserved for those of high status or special favor. This can be seen as a foreshadowing of the heavenly kingdom, where believers are welcomed into the presence of the King of Kings. The imagery of entering the palace aligns with the New Testament promise of believers entering the eternal kingdom, as seen in <a href="/2_peter/1-11.htm">2 Peter 1:11</a>. The palace also symbolizes the dwelling place of God, reminiscent of the temple in Jerusalem, where God's presence was manifest. This connection underscores the theme of divine fellowship and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_daughters_of_kings.htm">The Daughters of Kings</a></b><br>These are the individuals being led into the king's palace. They symbolize purity, honor, and the joy of entering into a royal presence.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a></b><br>Represents a figure of authority and majesty, often interpreted as a type of Christ in Christian theology, symbolizing divine authority and the ultimate bridegroom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_palace.htm">The Palace</a></b><br>A place of splendor and majesty, representing the heavenly realm or the kingdom of God where believers are welcomed.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_procession.htm">The Procession</a></b><br>The event of being led into the palace, symbolizing the journey of believers into the presence of God, marked by joy and gladness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/joy_and_gladness.htm">Joy and Gladness</a></b><br>Emotions that characterize the procession, highlighting the celebratory nature of entering into a relationship with the divine.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_the_presence_of_god.htm">Joy in the Presence of God</a></b><br>Entering into God's presence should be marked by joy and gladness, reflecting our anticipation of eternal communion with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_royal_invitation.htm">The Royal Invitation</a></b><br>Believers are invited into a royal relationship with Christ, akin to being led into a king's palace. This invitation is a call to live in a manner worthy of our royal status.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_the_king.htm">Preparation for the King</a></b><br>Just as the daughters of kings are prepared for their entry, believers must prepare their hearts and lives for their eternal union with Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_symbolism_of_marriage.htm">The Symbolism of Marriage</a></b><br>The imagery of marriage in this Psalm points to the intimate and covenantal relationship between Christ and the Church, encouraging believers to cultivate a deep, personal relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/celebration_of_salvation.htm">Celebration of Salvation</a></b><br>The joy and gladness in the procession symbolize the celebration of salvation and the hope of eternal life, encouraging believers to live with a sense of hope and expectation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_45.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 45</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_joy.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on joy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_i_discipline_my_body_and_control_it.htm">What does 'The joy of the Lord is your strength' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_still_suffer_long.htm">Psalm 30:11-12: If mourning is truly turned to dancing, why do faithful believers throughout history often remain in prolonged suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ecclesiastes_9_7_contradict_self-denial.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:7 emphasizes enjoyment of life; does this contradict New Testament calls for self-denial and sacrifice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/45.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought</span>. A bridal train could not but be a festive one. Joy and gladness naturally characterize the procession of the nations out of darkness into God's marvellous light. They shall enter into the king's palace; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> be received into the heavenly dwelling-place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/45-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">They are led in</span><br /><span class="heb">תּ֭וּבַלְנָה</span> <span class="translit">(tū·ḇal·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2986.htm">Strong's 2986: </a> </span><span class="str2">To conduct, bear along</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with joy</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּשְׂמָחֹ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(biś·mā·ḥōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8057.htm">Strong's 8057: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blithesomeness, glee</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and gladness;</span><br /><span class="heb">וָגִ֑יל</span> <span class="translit">(wā·ḡîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1524.htm">Strong's 1524: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution, joy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they enter</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּ֝בֹאֶ֗ינָה</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḇō·’e·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the palace</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּהֵ֣יכַל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·hê·ḵal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1964.htm">Strong's 1964: </a> </span><span class="str2">A large public building, palace, temple</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the king.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/45-15.htm">Psalm 45:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/45-15.htm">Psalm 45:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/45-15.htm">Psalm 45:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/45-15.htm">Psalm 45:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/45-15.htm">Psalm 45:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/45-15.htm">Psalm 45:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/45-15.htm">Psalm 45:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/45-15.htm">Psalm 45:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/45-15.htm">Psalm 45:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/45-15.htm">Psalm 45:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/45-15.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 45:15 With gladness and rejoicing they shall be (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/45-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 45:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 45:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/45-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 45:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 45:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>