Bible Chapter Summary
Psalms 21 Summary
The King's Joy in God's Strength
The psalmist celebrates the king's rejoicing in the Lord's strength and salvation. God has granted the king's heart's desire, crowned him with pure gold, given him eternal life, and blessed him abundantly with honour and majesty. The king trusts in the Lord and shall not be moved, while God's hand finds and destroys all enemies who rise against him.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 21:1
“The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!”
Psalms 21:3
“For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.”
Psalms 21:7
“For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.”
Psalms 21:8
“Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.”
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