Psalms 45:11 bbe — So will the king have a great desire for you, seeing how beautiful you are; because he is your lord, give him honour.

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"So will the king have a great desire for you, seeing how beautiful you are; because he is your lord, give him honour."

— Psalms 45:11, Bible in Basic English

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“So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.”
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Psalms 45 — Context

Your robes are full of the smell of all sorts of perfumes and spices; music from the king's ivory houses has made you glad.

Kings' daughters are among your noble women: on your right is the queen in gold of Ophir.

O daughter, give thought and attention, and let your ear be open; no longer keep in mind your people, and your father's house;

So will the king have a great desire for you, seeing how beautiful you are; because he is your lord, give him honour.

And the daughters of Tyre will be there with an offering; those who have wealth among the people will be looking for your approval.

In the great house the king's daughter is all shining: her clothing is worked with gold.

She will come before the king in robes of needlework; the virgins in her train will come before you.

Psalms 45:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 45:11 say?

Psalms 45:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So will the king have a great desire for you, seeing how beautiful you are; because he is your lord, give him honour.”

Where is Psalms 45:11 in the Bible?

Psalms 45:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 45, verse 11.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 45:11.

What translation should I read Psalms 45:11 in?

Psalms 45:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 45:11?

Psalms 45:11 reads (BBE): “So will the king have a great desire for you, seeing how beautiful you are; because he is your lord, give him honour.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 45:11 bbe — So will the king have a great desire for you, seeing how beautiful you are; because he is your lord, give him honour.

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