Psalm 45:7
New International Version
You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.

New Living Translation
You love justice and hate evil. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.

English Standard Version
you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;

Berean Standard Bible
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.

King James Bible
Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

New King James Version
You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.

New American Standard Bible
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your companions.

NASB 1995
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your fellows.

NASB 1977
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Thy God, has anointed Thee With the oil of joy above Thy fellows.

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

Amplified Bible
You have loved righteousness (virtue, morality, justice) and hated wickedness; Therefore God, your God, has anointed You Above Your companions with the oil of jubilation.

Christian Standard Bible
You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions.

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

Contemporary English Version
You love justice and hate evil. And so, your God chose you and made you happier than any of your friends.

English Revised Version
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong. That is why God, your God, has anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy.

Good News Translation
you love what is right and hate what is evil. That is why God, your God, has chosen you and has poured out more happiness on you than on any other king.

International Standard Version
You love justice and hate wickedness. That is why God, even your God, has anointed you rather than your companions with the oil of gladness.

Majority Standard Bible
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.

NET Bible
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.

New Heart English Bible
You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

World English Bible
You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You have loved righteousness and hate wickedness, "" Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You "" With oil of joy above Your companions.

Young's Literal Translation
Thou hast loved righteousness and hatest wickedness, Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee, Oil of joy above thy companions.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou lovedst justice, and thou wilt hate injustice: for this, God thy God anointed thee with the oil of joy above thy companions.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You have loved justice and hated iniquity. Because of this, God, your God, has anointed you, before your co-heirs, with the oil of gladness.

New American Bible
You love justice and hate wrongdoing; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellow kings.

New Revised Standard Version
you love righteousness and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You have loved righteousness and you have hated evil; because of this, oh, God, your God has anointed you with the oil of a joy greater than that of your companions.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness; Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness beyond thy fellows.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
My Heart is Stirred by a Noble Theme
6Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. 7You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. 8All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.…

Cross References
Hebrews 1:9
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Isaiah 61:3
to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.

John 3:34
For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,

Matthew 3:16-17
As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him. / And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”

1 John 2:20
You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

1 John 2:27
And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

2 Corinthians 1:21-22
Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

Philippians 2:9
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,

Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

Romans 5:5
And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

Proverbs 8:23
From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began.

Isaiah 11:2
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

You love righteousness, and hate wickedness: therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.

Thou

Psalm 33:5
He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.

Psalm 99:4
The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.

Matthew 3:15
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

hatest

Psalm 101:3,4,8
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me…

Matthew 7:23
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Luke 13:27
But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

God.

Psalm 89:26
He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

John 20:17
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

hath

Psalm 89:20
I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:

Leviticus 8:12
And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.

1 Samuel 16:13
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

oil

Psalm 21:6
For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

1 Kings 1:39
And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon.

Acts 2:28
Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.

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Psalm 45
1. The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom
10. The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof














You love righteousness
This phrase highlights the deep affection and commitment to righteousness, which in Hebrew is "tsedeq." This word encompasses justice, rightness, and moral virtue. In the context of Psalm 45, which is a royal wedding song, this love for righteousness is attributed to the king, symbolizing the ideal ruler who embodies God's standards. Historically, kings in Israel were expected to uphold God's law and lead the nation in righteousness. This reflects the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, the King of Kings, who perfectly loves and embodies righteousness.

and hate wickedness
The Hebrew word for "hate" is "sane," which implies a strong aversion or detest. This phrase complements the love for righteousness by showing a complete rejection of wickedness, or "resha," which signifies evil, injustice, and moral corruption. In the biblical narrative, this duality of love and hate is essential for a godly leader, as it mirrors God's own nature. The historical context of Israelite kingship demanded a ruler who would not only pursue justice but also actively oppose and eradicate wickedness from the land.

therefore God, your God
The repetition of "God" here, "Elohim," emphasizes the divine authority and relationship. The phrase "your God" indicates a personal and covenantal relationship between the king and God. This reflects the theocratic nature of Israel's monarchy, where the king was seen as God's representative on earth. In a messianic sense, this points to Jesus Christ, who is both fully God and fully man, anointed by God the Father to reign eternally.

has anointed you
The term "anointed" comes from the Hebrew "mashach," which is the root for "Messiah." Anointing was a significant ritual in ancient Israel, symbolizing consecration and empowerment by the Holy Spirit for a specific role or task. Kings, priests, and prophets were anointed to signify their divine appointment. This anointing of the king in Psalm 45 foreshadows the ultimate anointing of Jesus as the Messiah, who fulfills all three roles perfectly.

above your companions
This phrase indicates a position of superiority and preeminence. The king is set apart from his peers, not just in status but in character and divine favor. In the historical context, this could refer to other kings or leaders, but prophetically, it points to Christ's supremacy over all creation. Hebrews 1:9 echoes this verse, affirming Jesus' exaltation above all others due to His perfect love for righteousness and hatred of wickedness. This superiority is not just in authority but in moral and spiritual excellence, inspiring believers to follow His example.

(7) The oil of gladness.--Comp. "oil of joy," Isaiah 61:3. Here too it may be merely employed as a figure of happiness, but the bath and, no doubt, subsequent anointing, formed part of the Oriental marriage proceedings. (See Arabian Nights, passim.)

Fellows--i.e., the paranymphs, or attendants on the bridegroom.

Verse 7. - Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness, therefore, etc. God will only commit rule and authority over his Church to one who will rule justly - one who loves righteousness and hates iniquity. Messiah is alone perfect in righteousness, and therefore entitled to rule. Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Some moderns translate, "Therefore, O God, thy God hath anointed thee," etc.; but the rendering of the Authorized Version is maintained by Dr. Kay, Professor Alexander, and our Revisers. The anointing intended is that outpouring of glory and blessedness on Messiah which followed upon his voluntary humiliation and suffering (comp. Philippians 2:9; Hebrews 2:9).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You have loved
אָהַ֣בְתָּ (’ā·haḇ·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 157: To have affection f

righteousness
צֶּדֶק֮ (ṣe·ḏeq)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity

and hated
וַתִּשְׂנָ֫א (wat·tiś·nā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 8130: To hate

wickedness;
רֶ֥שַׁע (re·ša‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7562: Wickedness

therefore
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

God,
אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

your God,
אֱ֭לֹהֶיךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

[has placed you above] your companions
מֵֽחֲבֵרֶֽיךָ׃ (mê·ḥă·ḇê·re·ḵā)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2270: United, associate, companion

by anointing you
מְשָׁחֲךָ֡ (mə·šā·ḥă·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4886: To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint

with the oil
שֶׁ֥מֶן (še·men)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

of joy.
שָׂשׂ֗וֹן (śā·śō·wn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8342: Cheerfulness, welcome


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