Psalms 21:4

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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)He asked you to preserve his life, and you granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever.

Context of Psalms 21:4

2You have granted him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. 3You came to greet him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head. He asked you for life, and you gave it to him— length of days, for ever and ever. 5Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty. 6Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.

Psalms 21:4 word by word

חַיִּ֤ים׀ שָׁאַ֣ל מִ֭מְּךָ נָתַ֣תָּה לּ֑וֹ אֹ֥רֶךְ יָ֝מִ֗ים עוֹלָ֥ם וָעֶֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He askedשָׁאַלshâ'al shâ'êl · to askH7592
• lifeחַיִּיםchay · lifeH2416
• thou gavestנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• lengthאֹ֫רֶךְ'ôrek · lengthH753
• of daysיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• for everעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769
• and everעַד‛ad · perpetuityH5703

Cross-references for Psalms 21:4

• Psalms 13:3Look on me and answer, Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death,
• Psalms 16:10because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.
• Psalms 61:5For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
• Psalms 119:77Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
• Psalms 72:17May his name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun. Then all nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed.
• Psalms 89:29I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.
• Psalms 91:16With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
• Revelation 1:18I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever 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

Topics related to Psalms 21:4

• Blessing
• Disease
• Immortality
• Life
• Longevity
• Prayer

In the dictionaries

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• Psalms, Book of
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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