Psalms 45:7 nasb — You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above…

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"You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your fellows."

— Psalms 45:7, NASB

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Psalms 45 — Context

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And in Your majesty ride on victoriously, For the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; Let Your right hand teach You awesome things.

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Your arrows are sharp; The peoples fall under You; Your arrows are in the heart of the King's enemies.

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Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

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You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your fellows.

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All Your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made You glad.

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Kings' daughters are among Your noble ladies; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.

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Listen, O daughter, give attention and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father's house;

Psalms 45:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 45:7 say?
Psalms 45:7 in the NASB reads: “You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your fellows.”
Where is Psalms 45:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 45:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 45, verse 7.
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 45:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 45:7 in?
Psalms 45:7 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 45:7?
Psalms 45:7 reads (NASB): “You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your fellows.” 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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