Psalms 45:8 asv — All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.

American Standard Version

"All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad. "

— Psalms 45:8, American Standard Version

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Psalms 45 — Context

5

Thine arrows are sharp; The peoples fall under thee; They arein the heart of the king’s enemies.

6

Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: A sceptre of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

7

Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

8

All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad.

9

Kings’ daughters are among thy honorable women: At thy right hand doth 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 will the king desire thy beauty; For he is thy lord; and reverence thou him.

Psalms 45:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 45:8 say?
Psalms 45:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad. ”
Where is Psalms 45:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 45:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 45, verse 8.
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 45:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 45:8 in?
Psalms 45:8 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 45:8?
Psalms 45:8 reads (ASV): “All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia; Out of ivory palaces stringed instruments have made thee glad. ” 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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