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Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/45.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/45.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/45.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/45.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/45.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your companions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/45.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your fellows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/45.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Thy God, has anointed Thee With the oil of joy above Thy fellows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/45.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your companions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/45.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/45.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/45.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/45.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/45.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You love justice and hate evil. And so, your God chose you and made you happier than any of your friends. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/45.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/45.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/45.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/45.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/45.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/45.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/45.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/45.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/45.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You have loved righteousness, and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/45.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have loved righteousness and hate wickedness, "" Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You "" With oil of joy above Your companions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/45.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou hast loved righteousness and hatest wickedness, Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee, Oil of joy above thy companions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/45.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou lovedst justice, and thou wilt hate injustice: for this, God thy God anointed thee with the oil of joy above thy companions.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/45.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/45.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 44:8>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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/45.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You love justice and hate wrongdoing; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellow kings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/45.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />you love righteousness and hate wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/45.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/45.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/45.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated wickedness; Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/45.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness beyond thy fellows.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/45-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=5370" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/45.htm">My Heart is Stirred by a Noble Theme</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: ’ā·haḇ·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">You have loved</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣe·ḏeq (N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">righteousness</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: wat·tiś·nā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">and hated</a> <a href="/hebrew/7562.htm" title="7562: re·ša‘ (N-ms) -- Wickedness. From rasha'; a wrong.">wickedness;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4886.htm" title="4886: mə·šā·ḥă·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 2ms) -- To smear, anoint. A primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. To anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint.">has anointed you</a> <a href="/hebrew/2270.htm" title="2270: mê·ḥă·ḇê·re·ḵā (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 2ms) -- United, associate, companion. From chabar; an associate.">above your companions</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: še·men (N-msc) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">with the oil</a> <a href="/hebrew/8342.htm" title="8342: śā·śō·wn (N-ms) -- Exultation, rejoicing. Or sason; from suws; cheerfulness; specifically, welcome.">of joy.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>All your garments are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia; from palaces of ivory the harps make you glad.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-9.htm">Hebrews 1:9</a></span><br />You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-34.htm">John 3:34</a></span><br />For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a></span><br />“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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Matthew 3:16-17</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">1 John 2:20</a></span><br />You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm">2 Corinthians 1:21-22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a></span><br />and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Romans 5:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-23.htm">Proverbs 8:23</a></span><br />From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You love righteousness, and hate wickedness: therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.</p><p class="hdg">Thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Psalm 33:5</a></b></br> He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Psalm 99:4</a></b></br> The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/3-15.htm">Matthew 3:15</a></b></br> And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer <i>it to be so</i> now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.</p><p class="hdg">hatest</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/101-3.htm">Psalm 101:3,4,8</a></b></br> I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; <i>it</i> shall not cleave to me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Matthew 7:23</a></b></br> And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/13-27.htm">Luke 13:27</a></b></br> But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all <i>ye</i> workers of iniquity.</p><p class="hdg">God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-26.htm">Psalm 89:26</a></b></br> He shall cry unto me, Thou <i>art</i> my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></b></br> The Spirit of the Lord GOD <i>is</i> 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 <i>them that are</i> bound;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/20-17.htm">John 20:17</a></b></br> 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 <i>to</i> my God, and your God.</p><p class="hdg">hath</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a></b></br> I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/8-12.htm">Leviticus 8:12</a></b></br> And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">oil</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-6.htm">Psalm 21:6</a></b></br> For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/2-28.htm">Acts 2:28</a></b></br> Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/esther/2-12.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Companions</a> <a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Fellows</a> <a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/psalms/44-10.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/44-7.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/psalms/44-16.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/psalms/31-6.htm">Hatest</a> <a href="/psalms/44-14.htm">Head</a> <a href="/psalms/44-12.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/43-4.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/psalms/11-5.htm">Lover</a> <a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/84-9.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/songs/1-3.htm">Anointing</a> <a href="/psalms/45-14.htm">Companions</a> <a href="/psalms/49-5.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-11.htm">Fellows</a> <a href="/psalms/45-15.htm">Gladness</a> <a href="/psalms/50-17.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/50-17.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/psalms/50-17.htm">Hatest</a> <a href="/psalms/60-7.htm">Head</a> <a href="/psalms/46-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/psalms/45-15.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/47-4.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/psalms/88-18.htm">Lover</a> <a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/psalms/48-10.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 45</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">The majesty and grace of Christ's kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/45-10.htm">The duty of the church, and the benefits thereof</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/45.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/45.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;</b><br>This phrase highlights a deep moral and ethical commitment. In biblical context, righteousness is often associated with living in accordance with God's laws and commands. The love for righteousness implies a desire to uphold justice and truth, which is a central theme throughout the Psalms and the entire Bible. Hating wickedness suggests a rejection of sin and evil, aligning with the biblical call to be holy as God is holy (<a href="/leviticus/19-2.htm">Leviticus 19:2</a>). This dual commitment is seen in the life of Jesus Christ, who perfectly embodied righteousness and opposed sin (<a href="/hebrews/1-9.htm">Hebrews 1:9</a>). The contrast between righteousness and wickedness is a recurring theme in wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, which often contrasts the path of the righteous with that of the wicked.<p><b>therefore God, your God, has anointed you</b><br>The anointing here signifies being chosen and set apart for a special purpose. In the Old Testament, anointing was a common practice for consecrating kings, priests, and prophets (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>). This phrase can be seen as a messianic prophecy, pointing to Jesus Christ as the Anointed One, or Messiah. The term "Messiah" itself means "anointed one," and this anointing by God signifies divine approval and empowerment. The dual reference to "God, your God" emphasizes the unique relationship between the anointed one and God, highlighting both divinity and submission. This is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus is recognized as the one anointed by God to bring salvation (<a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a>).<p><b>above your companions</b><br>This phrase indicates a position of superiority or preeminence. In the context of the psalm, it suggests that the anointed one is elevated above others, possibly referring to other kings or leaders. In a broader biblical context, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's exaltation above all others (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>). The idea of being above companions also reflects the unique role and authority given to Jesus, who is described as having a name above every name. This superiority is not just in status but also in the fulfillment of God's purposes.<p><b>with the oil of joy.</b><br>Oil in the Bible often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, blessing, and consecration. The "oil of joy" suggests a special anointing that brings gladness and celebration. In ancient Israel, oil was used in various ceremonies and was a sign of festivity and honor (<a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a>). This joy is not merely emotional but is deeply rooted in the fulfillment of God's promises and the establishment of His kingdom. In the New Testament, joy is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and is associated with the presence and work of Christ. The anointing with the oil of joy signifies the joy that comes from fulfilling God's will and the ultimate victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/45.htm">Psalm 45</a>, traditionally attributed to the sons of Korah, who composed this royal wedding song.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a></b><br>The primary subject of the psalm, often interpreted as a messianic figure, representing both an earthly king and prophetically pointing to Christ.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine being who anoints the king, emphasizing the king's divine favor and authority.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/companions.htm">Companions</a></b><br>Those who are around the king, possibly referring to other rulers or leaders, highlighting the king's elevated status.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_anointing.htm">The Anointing</a></b><br>A ceremonial act symbolizing the king's consecration and divine blessing, often associated with joy and favor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_and_wickedness.htm">Righteousness and Wickedness</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to love righteousness and hate wickedness, aligning our values with those of the anointed king.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_anointing.htm">Divine Anointing</a></b><br>Recognize that true joy and favor come from God's anointing, which empowers us to fulfill our God-given purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ's_supremacy.htm">Christ's Supremacy</a></b><br>Acknowledge Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of this psalm, whose anointing surpasses all others, and who reigns with righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_obedience.htm">Joy in Obedience</a></b><br>Understand that joy is a byproduct of living a life that pleases God, as seen in the anointing with the oil of joy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Embrace the Holy Spirit's role in anointing and empowering believers to live righteously and joyfully.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_45.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 45</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_45's_royal_imagery_conflict.htm">Could the royal imagery in Psalm 45 conflict with other Old Testament passages warning against over-glorifying human rulers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_constitutes_anointing_oil.htm">What constitutes anointing oil?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_a_king_called_'god'_in_psalm_45_6.htm">In Psalm 45:6, why is a human king seemingly addressed as “God,” and how do we reconcile this with monotheistic beliefs? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_david_mourn_and_curse_foes.htm">Psalm 35:13–14 – How can David both mourn for his foes and call down curses on them without contradiction? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/45.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">The oil of gladness.</span>--Comp. "oil of joy," <a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm" title="To appoint to them that mourn in Zion, to give to them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.">Isaiah 61:3</a>. 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 <span class= "ital">Arabian Nights, passim.</span>)<p><span class= "bld">Fellows</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, the <span class= "ital">paranymphs, </span>or attendants on the bridegroom.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/45.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness</span>, <span class="cmt_word">therefore</span>, 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 <span class="accented">therefore</span> entitled to rule. <span class="cmt_word">Therefore God</span>, <span class="cmt_word">thy God</span>, <span class="cmt_word">hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows</span>. 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. <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9</a>; <a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Hebrews 2:9</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/45-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You have loved</span><br /><span class="heb">אָהַ֣בְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·haḇ·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have affection f</span><br /><br /><span class="word">righteousness</span><br /><span class="heb">צֶּדֶק֮</span> <span class="translit">(ṣe·ḏeq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right, equity, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and hated</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּשְׂנָ֫א</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiś·nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wickedness;</span><br /><span class="heb">רֶ֥שַׁע</span> <span class="translit">(re·ša‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7562.htm">Strong's 7562: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wickedness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">therefore</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֭לֹהֶיךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[has placed you above] your companions</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽחֲבֵרֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mê·ḥă·ḇê·re·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2270.htm">Strong's 2270: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, associate, companion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by anointing you</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשָׁחֲךָ֡</span> <span class="translit">(mə·šā·ḥă·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4886.htm">Strong's 4886: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the oil</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֥מֶן</span> <span class="translit">(še·men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grease, liquid, richness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of joy.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂשׂ֗וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(śā·śō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8342.htm">Strong's 8342: </a> </span><span class="str2">Cheerfulness, welcome</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/45-7.htm">Psalm 45:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/45-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 45:7 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/45-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 45:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 45:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/45-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 45:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 45:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>