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.
• 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 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 given him his heart’s desire, And have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah 3For You meet him with the blessings of goodness; You set a crown of pure gold upon his head. He asked life from You, and You gave it to him— Length of days forever and ever. 5His glory is great in Your salvation; Honor and majesty You have placed upon him. 6For You have made him most blessed forever; You have made him exceedingly glad with 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 13:3Consider and hear me, O Lord my God; Enlighten my eyes, Lest I sleep the sleep of death;
• Psalms 16:10For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
• Psalms 61:5For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those who fear Your name.
• Psalms 119:77Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; For Your law is my delight.
• Psalms 72:17His name shall endure forever; His name shall continue as long as the sun. And men shall be blessed in Him; All nations shall call Him blessed.
• Psalms 89:29His seed also I will make to endure forever, And his throne as the days of heaven.
• Psalms 91:16With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.”
• Revelation 1:18I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.

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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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