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Psalms 45:11 kjva — So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him."

— Psalms 45:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 45 — Context

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.

10

Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house;

11

So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

12

And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.

13

The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.

14

She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.

Psalms 45:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 45:11 say?
Psalms 45:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.”
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 (KJVA): “So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.” 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.
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