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Psalms 21:4
4He asked you to keep his life safe, and you gave to him a long life. His descendants will continue for 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 to him all the things that he really wanted. When he asked for them, you have not refused to give them to him. Selah. 3You came to him, and you blessed him with many good things: You put a crown on his head. It was made from the best gold. He asked you to keep his life safe, and you gave to him a long life. His descendants will continue for ever. 5People praise him, because you have helped him to win against his enemies. You have caused him to rule as a great king. 6You will continue to bless him for ever. Because you are very near to him, he is very happy.
Read all of Psalms 21Psalms 21:4 word by word
חַיִּ֤ים׀ שָׁאַ֣ל מִ֭מְּךָ נָתַ֣תָּה לּ֑וֹ אֹ֥רֶךְ יָ֝מִ֗ים עוֹלָ֥ם וָעֶֽד׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 21:4
- Psalms 13:3Lord, please listen to me! I feel that I am nearly dead. Please give me the strength to live!
- Psalms 16:10You, Lord, will not leave me in the deep hole of death. As one who belongs to you, you will not leave my body to spoil in the grave.
- Psalms 61:5You, God, have heard my promises to you. You have blessed me, as you bless all those people who serve you.
- Psalms 119:77Be kind to me so that I will live! Your Law makes me really happy.
- Psalms 72:17May the king be famous for ever! May people remember him for as long as the sun continues to shine. May people from all nations use his name when they bless one another. May they all say that God has blessed the king!
- Psalms 89:29Someone from his family will always be king. They will rule for ever, as long as there are skies above us.
- Psalms 91:16I will give to him a long life, so that he is happy. He will see that I have the power to save people.’
- Revelation 1:18I am the one who always lives. I died once. But look! Now I am alive and I will be alive for ever. I have authority over death and over Hades, the place for dead people.
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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