Psalms 45:7

Thou have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy companions.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

In Context

6Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever. A scepter of straightness is the scepter of thy kingdom.

8All thy garments [smell of] myrrh, and aloes, [and] cassia. Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.

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Cross References

Leviticus 8:12And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

1 Kings 1:39And Zadok the priest took the horn of oil out of the tent, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet, and all the people said, Live, king Solomon.

Psalms 2:2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against LORD, and against his anointed, [saying],

Psalms 21:6For thou make him most blessed forever. Thou make him glad with joy in thy presence.

Psalms 89:20I have found David my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him,

Psalms 99:4The king's strength also loves justice. Thou establish equity. Thou execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 45:7-10

Majesty and Glory of Christ. 6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. 7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. 9 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. We have here the royal bridegroom… Read the whole commentary →

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