Psalms 45:8

(45:9) Of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia are [fragrant] all thy garments: out of palaces of ivory have they made thee joyful with the sound of music.

Leeser Tanakh

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

9(45:10) Kings' daughters are among those dear to thee: the queen standeth on thy right hand in fine gold of Ophir.

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Cross References

Exodus 30:23And thou, take unto thyself principal spices: of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon, its half shall be two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels,

Psalms 11:7For righteous is the Lord, he loveth righteousness: his countenance doth behold the upright.

Psalms 45:15(45:16) They are led forth with rejoicings and gladness, they enter into the palace of the king.

Song of Solomon 1:3To the smell are thy fragrant oils pleasant, [like] precious oil poured forth is thy name [famous afar]: therefore do maidens love thee.

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

Song of Solomon 4:13Thy sprouts are an orchard of pomegranates, with precious fruits, copher and spikenard;

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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