Psalms 21

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 21 of 150

¹ To the chief musician. A Psalm of David. The king rejoices in Your strength, O Jehovah; and how greatly does he rejoice in Your salvation.

² You have given him his heart's desire and have not withheld the prayer of his lips. Selah.

³ For You will precede him with the blessings of goodness; You set a crown of pure gold on his head.

Chapter Summary

A thanksgiving for victory. Confidence of further success. To the chief musician. A Psalm of David.

עֹז strength H5797 · TWOT 1596b

יְשׁוּעָה salvation H3444 · TWOT 929b

בְּרָכָה blessing H1293 · TWOT 285b

עֲטָרָה crown H5850 · TWOT 1608a

בָּטַח trust H982 · TWOT 233

חֶ֫סֶד mercy, lovingkindness H2617 · TWOT 698a

David

Author of this psalm of thanksgiving for the king's victory in Jehovah's strength

The Golden Crown

Jehovah gives the king his heart's desire and places a crown of pure gold on his head.

Psalms 21:1-4

The Fiery Furnace

Jehovah's right hand finds the king's enemies and swallows them in a fiery furnace during His wrath.

Psalms 21:8-10

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