KJV ORIGINAL
All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
All your clothes are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia from the ivory palaces, which have brought you joy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes someone whose clothing is beautifully perfumed with expensive spices from magnificent palaces, bringing them happiness and honor.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was likely written for a royal wedding, possibly of King Solomon or another Israelite king. The expensive spices mentioned (myrrh, aloes, and cassia) were luxury items used in royal courts and religious ceremonies, while ivory palaces represented the height of wealth and splendor in the ancient world.
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