Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 21:4
4He asked you for life, and you gave it to him — length of days forever and ever.
Psalms 21:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
- New International Version (NIV)He asked you for life, and you gave it to him— length of days, for ever and ever.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He asked life of you; you gave it to him, length of days forever and ever.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He asked life from You, and You gave it to him— Length of days forever and ever.
Context of Psalms 21:4
2You have given him his heart’s desire and have not denied the request of his lips.Selah 3For you meet him with rich blessings; you place a crown of pure gold on his head. He asked you for life, and you gave it to him — length of days forever and ever. 5His glory is great through your victory; you confer majesty and splendor on him. 6You give him blessings forever; you cheer him with joy in your presence.
Read all of Psalms 21Psalms 21:4 word by word
חַיִּ֤ים׀ שָׁאַ֣ל מִ֭מְּךָ נָתַ֣תָּה לּ֑וֹ אֹ֥רֶךְ יָ֝מִ֗ים עוֹלָ֥ם וָעֶֽד׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 21:4
- Psalms 13:3Consider me and answer, Lord my God. Restore brightness to my eyes; otherwise, I will sleep in death.
- Psalms 16:10For you will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful one to see decay.
- Psalms 61:5God, you have heard my vows; you have given a heritage to those who fear your name.
- Psalms 119:77May your compassion come to me so that I may live, for your instruction is my delight.
- Psalms 72:17May his name endure forever; as long as the sun shines, may his fame increase. May all nations be blessed by him and call him blessed.
- Psalms 89:29I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as heaven lasts.
- Psalms 91:16I will satisfy him with a long life and show him my salvation.
- Revelation 1:18and the Living One. I was dead, but look — I am alive forever and ever, and I hold the keys of death and Hades.
Commentaries on Psalms 21:4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4He asked life of thee - This verse has caused some interpreters to understand the Psalm of Hezekiah's sickness, recovery, and the promised addition to his life of fifteen years; but it may be more literally understood of the Messiah, of whom David was the type, and in several respects the representative.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4He asked life of thee - An expression similar to this occurs in Psalm 61:5-6, “For thou, O God, hast heard my vows; Thou wilt prolong the king‘s life, and his years to many generations.” The expression in both cases implies that there had been a prayer for “life,” as if life were in danger. The expression itself would be applicable to a time of sickness, or to danger of any kind, and here it is used doubtless in reference to the exposure of life in…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4God offers a rich quality of life (Psalms 61:6–7; 91:14–16; 128:4–6). This life is characterized by: God's presence (Psalms 16:11; 23:6; 27:4; 36:9), joy (Psalm 16:11) goodness (Psalm 23:6; 34:14–15), and protection (Psalm 41:2; 61:7).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4-64-6. (Compare 2Sa 7:13-16). The glory and blessedness of the king as head of his line, including Christ, as well as in being God's specially selected servant, exceeded that of all others.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 21
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
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