Psalms 45:16 kjv — Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

King James Version

"Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth."

— Psalms 45:16, King James Version

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ASV
“Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, Whom thou shalt make princes in all the earth. ”
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WEB
“Your sons will take the place of your fathers. You shall make them princes in all the earth.”
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NET
“Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.”
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BBE
“Your children will take the place of your fathers; so that you may make them rulers over all the earth.”
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KJVA
“Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.”
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Psalms 45 — Context

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

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

With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king’s palace.

Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

Psalms 45:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 45:16 say?

Psalms 45:16 in the King James Version reads: “Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.”

Where is Psalms 45:16 in the Bible?

Psalms 45:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 45, verse 16.

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 45:16.

What translation should I read Psalms 45:16 in?

Psalms 45:16 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 45:16?

Psalms 45:16 reads (KJV): “Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.” 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 45:16 kjv — Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

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