Psalms 45:8

(45-9) Myrrh, and aloes, and cassia are all thy garments; out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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

7(45-8) Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness; therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

9(45-10) Kings' daughters are among thy favourites; at thy right hand doth stand the queen in gold of Ophir.

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Cross References

Exodus 30:23'Take thou also unto 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 the LORD is righteous, He loveth righteousness; the upright shall behold His face.

Psalms 45:15(45-16) They shall be led with gladness and rejoicing; they shall enter into the king's palace.

Song of Solomon 1:3Thine ointments have a goodly fragrance; thy name is as ointment poured forth; therefore do the maidens love thee.

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

Song of Solomon 4:13Thy shoots are a park 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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