Psalms 45:8

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

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In The King James Version

All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.

In Context

7Thou have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy companions.

9Kings' daughters are among thy honorable women. At thy right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.

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Cross References

Exodus 30:23Take thou also to thee the chief spices: of flowing myrrh five hundred [shekels], and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty,

Psalms 11:7For LORD is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright man shall behold his face.

Psalms 45:15With gladness and rejoicing they shall be led. They shall enter into the king's palace.

Song of Solomon 1:3Thine oils have a good fragrance. Thy name is oil poured forth. Therefore the virgins love thee.

Song of Solomon 3:6Who is this who comes up from the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?

Song of Solomon 4:13Thy shoots are an orchard of pomegranates, with precious fruits, henna with spikenard plants,

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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