Thy [a]throne, O God, is forever and ever: the scepter of thy kingdom, is a scepter of righteousness.

Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness, because God, even thy God, hath [b]anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

All thy garments smell of myrrh and aloes, and cassia, when thou comest out of the ivory palaces [c]where they have made thee glad.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 45:6 Under this figure of this kingdom of justice is set forth the everlasting kingdom of Christ.
  2. Psalm 45:7 Hath established thy kingdom as the figure of Christ, which is the peace and joy of the Church.
  3. Psalm 45:8 In the which palace the people made thee joyful to see them give thanks and rejoice for thee.

Your throne, O God,[a] will last for ever and ever;(A)
    a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
You love righteousness(B) and hate wickedness;(C)
    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
    by anointing(D) you with the oil of joy.(E)
All your robes are fragrant(F) with myrrh(G) and aloes(H) and cassia;(I)
    from palaces adorned with ivory(J)
    the music of the strings(K) makes you glad.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 45:6 Here the king is addressed as God’s representative.