Tree of Life Version
Psalms 21:4
4For You met him with the best blessings. You set on his head a crown of pure gold.
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
2Adonai, the king rejoices in Your strength! How greatly he delights in Your salvation. 3You granted him his heart’s desire, and You did not withhold the request of his lips. Selah For You met him with the best blessings. You set on his head a crown of pure gold. 5He asked You for life, You gave it to him, length of days forever and ever. 6His glory is great through Your salvation. Honor and majesty You bestow on him.
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 13:3How long must I have cares in my soul and daily sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?
- Psalms 16:10For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol nor let Your faithful one see the Pit.
- Psalms 61:5Let me dwell in Your tent forever. Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
- Psalms 119:77Let Your tender mercies reach me, Let me live, for Your Torah is my delight.
- Psalms 72:17May his name endure forever. May his name increase before the sun, and may all nations be blessed by him and call him blessed.
- Psalms 89:29I will maintain My love for him forever, and My covenant with him will be firm.
- Psalms 91:16With long life will I satisfy him and show him My salvation.”
- Revelation 1:18and the One who lives. I was dead, but look—I am alive forever and ever! Moreover, I hold the keys of death and Sheol.
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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