Psalms 45:8
The Lord of hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our supporter.
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In The King James Version
In Context
9Draw near and behold the works of the Lord: what portents he has set upon the earth,
Cross References
Exodus 30:23saying: “Take for yourself aromatics: of the first and best myrrh, five hundred shekels, and of cinnamon half as much, that is, two hundred and fifty shekels; of sweet flag similarly two hundred and fifty,
Psalms 11:7The eloquence of the Lord is pure eloquence, silver tested by fire, purged from the earth, refined seven times.
Song of Solomon 1:3Draw me forward. Chorus to Bride: We will run after you in the odor of your perfumes. Bride to Chorus: The king has led me into his storerooms. Chorus to Bride: We will exult and rejoice in you, remembering your breasts above wine. Groom to Bride: The righteous love you.
Song of Solomon 3:6Chorus to Groom: Who is she, who ascends through the desert, like a staff of smoke from the aromatics of myrrh, and frankincense, and every powder of the perfumer?
Song of Solomon 4:13You send forth a paradise of pomegranates along with the fruits of the orchard: Cypress grapes, with aromatic oil;
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 →