Psalms 45:7 net — You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you abov…

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"You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions."

— Psalms 45:7, NET Bible

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Psalms 45 — Context

4

Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!

5

Your arrows are sharp and penetrate the hearts of the king’s enemies. Nations fall at your feet.

6

Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

7

You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.

8

All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy.

9

Princesses are among your honored women, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.

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Listen, O princess! Observe and pay attention! Forget your homeland and your family!

Psalms 45:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 45:7 say?
Psalms 45:7 in the NET Bible reads: “You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.”
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 (NET): “You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.” 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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