Psalm 21
- The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
- Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
- For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
- He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
- His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.
- For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
- For the king trusteth in the Lord, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
- Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
- Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the Lord shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
- Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the children of men.
- For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
- Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.
- Be thou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
Psalm 21 is a hymn of praise celebrating the victories and blessings bestowed upon the king. It reflects on the king’s joy in God’s strength and salvation, attributing his success to God’s favor and blessing.
The psalmist begins by proclaiming the king’s rejoicing in the strength and salvation provided by the Lord. The king’s heart’s desires are fulfilled, and he is adorned with blessings and honor, symbolized by a crown of pure gold.
God’s blessings extend to the king’s longevity and prosperity, ensuring his enduring gladness and glory. The king’s trust in the Lord’s mercy secures his stability and victory over his enemies.
The psalmist acknowledges God’s righteous judgment upon the wicked, who plot evil schemes but are ultimately thwarted by God’s power. The psalm concludes with a call for the Lord to be exalted in His strength, inspiring songs of praise and adoration for His mighty deeds.
Overall, Psalm 21 celebrates the divine favor and protection bestowed upon the king, affirming God’s sovereignty and power in the affairs of humanity.