Psalms 45:8

Myrrh and aloes, cassia! all thy garments, Out of palaces of ivory Stringed instruments have made thee glad.

Young's Literal Translation

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 hast loved righteousness and hatest wickedness, Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee, Oil of joy above thy companions.

9Daughters of kings [are] among thy precious ones, A queen hath stood at thy right hand, In pure gold of Ophir.

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Cross References

Exodus 30:23'And thou, take to thyself principal spices, wild honey five hundred [shekels]; and spice-cinnamon, the half of that, two hundred and fifty; and spice-cane two hundred and fifty;

Psalms 11:7For righteous [is] Jehovah, Righteousness He hath loved, The upright doth His countenance see!'

Psalms 45:15They are brought with joy and gladness, They come into the palace of the king.

Song of Solomon 1:3For fragrance [are] thy perfumes good. Perfume emptied out — thy name, Therefore have virgins loved thee!

Song of Solomon 3:6Who [is] this coming up from the wilderness, Like palm-trees of smoke, Perfumed [with] myrrh and frankincense, From every powder of the merchant?

Song of Solomon 4:13Thy shoots a paradise of pomegranates, With precious fruits,

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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