21 1 David in the person of the people praiseth God for the victory, attributing it to God, and not to the strength of man. Wherein the holy Ghost directeth the faithful to Christ, who is the perfection of this kingdom.

To him that excelleth. A Psalm of David.

The King shall [a]rejoice in thy strength, O Lord: yea how greatly shall he rejoice in thy salvation?

Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not denied him the request of his lips. Selah.

For thou [b]didst prevent him with liberal blessings, and didst set a crown of pure gold upon his head.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 21:1 When he shall overcome his enemies, and so be assured of his vocation.
  2. Psalm 21:3 Thou declarest thy liberal favor toward him before he prayed.

Psalm 21[a]

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

The king rejoices in your strength, Lord.(A)
    How great is his joy in the victories you give!(B)

You have granted him his heart’s desire(C)
    and have not withheld the request of his lips.[b]
You came to greet him with rich blessings
    and placed a crown of pure gold(D) on his head.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 21:1 In Hebrew texts 21:1-13 is numbered 21:2-14.
  2. Psalm 21:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.