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 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

2For you have given him his heart’s desire; you have withheld nothing he requested. Interlude 3You welcomed him back with success and prosperity. You placed a crown of finest gold on his head. He asked you to preserve his life, and you granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever. 5Your victory brings him great honor, and you have clothed him with splendor and majesty. 6You have endowed him with eternal blessings and given him 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 13:3Turn and answer me, O Lord my God! Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
• Psalms 16:10For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave.
• Psalms 61:5For you have heard my vows, O God. You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.
• Psalms 119:77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your instructions are my delight.
• Psalms 72:17May the king’s name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun shines. May all nations be blessed through him and bring him praise.
• Psalms 89:29I will preserve an heir for him; his throne will be as endless as the days of heaven.
• Psalms 91:16I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”
• Revelation 1:18I am the living one. I died, but look—I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave.

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