Psalms 45:8

All thy garments are myrrh, aloes, and cassia; From ivory palaces stringed instruments delight thee.

Noyes Bible

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 lovest righteousness, and hatest iniquity; Therefore hath God, thy God, anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows!

9Daughters of kings are among thy chosen women; On the right hand stands the queen In gold of Ophir.

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Cross References

Psalms 11:7For the LORD is righteous; he loveth righteousness; The upright shall see his face.

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

Song of Solomon 1:3Because of the savor of thy precious perfumes, (Thy name is like fragrant oil poured forth,) Therefore do the virgins 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 the powders of the merchant?

Song of Solomon 4:13Thy plants are an orchard of pomegranates, with choicest fruits, Henna 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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