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Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You have given him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You have given him his heart’s desire, And have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have given him his heart’s desire, And You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You have given him his heart&#8217s desire, And You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, And Thou hast not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You have given him his heart’s desire, And You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You have given him his heart’s desire, And You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have given him his heart’s desire and have not denied the request of his lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have given him his heart&#8217s desire and have not denied the request of his lips. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou hast given him his heart's desire, And hast not withholden the request of his lips. [Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You did what he wanted most and never told him "No." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You gave him his heart's desire. You did not refuse the prayer from his lips. [Selah]<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You have given him his heart's desire; you have answered his request. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You have granted him the desire of his heart, and have not withheld what his lips requested. Interlude<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You have granted his heart?s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You grant him his heart's desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You have given him his heart’s desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You gave the desire of his heart to him, "" And You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The desire of his heart Thou gavest to him, And the request of his lips Thou hast not withheld. Selah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The desire of his heart thou gavest to him, and the longing of his lips thou didst not withhold. Silence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast given him his heart's desire: end hast not withholden from him the will of his lips. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 20:3>You have granted him the desire of his heart, and you have not cheated him of the wish of his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You have granted him his heart’s desire; you did not refuse the request of his lips. <i>Selah</i> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You have given him his heart’s desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withheld the request of his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You have given him the desire of his heart and you have not denied him the preparation of his lips.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou hast given him his heart's desire, And the request of his lips Thou hast not withholden. Selah <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast granted him the desire of his soul, and hast not withheld from him the request of his lips. Pause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/21-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2061" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/21.htm">After the Battle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation! <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯat·tāh (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">You have granted</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">his</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">heart’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: ta·’ă·waṯ (N-fsc) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">desire</a> <a href="/hebrew/1077.htm" title="1077: bal- (Adv) -- Not. From balah; properly, a failure; by implication nothing; usually not at all; also lest.">and have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4513.htm" title="4513: mā·na‘·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To withhold, hold back. A primitive root; to debar from benefit or injury.">withheld</a> <a href="/hebrew/782.htm" title="782: wa·’ă·re·šeṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- A desire, request. From 'aras; a longing for.">the request</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: p̄ā·ṯāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">of his lips.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5542.htm" title="5542: se·lāh (Interjection) -- To lift up, exalt. From calah; suspension, i.e. Pause.">Selah</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-13.htm">1 Kings 3:13</a></span><br />Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-11.htm">1 Kings 3:11-12</a></span><br />So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— / behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">1 Kings 10:24</a></span><br />The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-11.htm">2 Chronicles 1:11-12</a></span><br />God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— / therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-22.htm">2 Chronicles 9:22</a></span><br />So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-24.htm">Proverbs 10:24</a></span><br />What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-23.htm">Proverbs 11:23</a></span><br />The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-12.htm">Proverbs 13:12</a></span><br />Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a></span><br />If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a></span><br />Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a></span><br />And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a></span><br />If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8,9</a></b></br> Ask of me, and I shall give <i>thee</i> the heathen <i>for</i> thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth <i>for</i> thy possession… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Psalm 20:4,5</a></b></br> Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11</a></b></br> Mine eye also shall see <i>my desire</i> on mine enemies, <i>and</i> mine ears shall hear <i>my desire</i> of the wicked that rise up against me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/job/39-13.htm">Gavest</a> <a href="/job/42-15.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Heart's</a> <a href="/psalms/18-36.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/psalms/17-4.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/psalms/6-9.htm">Request</a> <a href="/psalms/20-3.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/job/42-2.htm">Withheld</a> <a href="/job/42-2.htm">Withholden</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/21-4.htm">Gavest</a> <a href="/psalms/21-6.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/psalms/22-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Heart's</a> <a href="/psalms/22-24.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/psalms/21-4.htm">Request</a> <a href="/psalms/24-6.htm">Selah</a> <a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Withheld</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-3.htm">Withholden</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">A thanksgiving for victory</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/21-7.htm">with confidence of further success</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You have granted his heart’s desire</b><br>This phrase reflects the fulfillment of the king's desires, which aligns with the biblical theme of God granting the righteous the desires of their hearts (<a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a>). In the context of ancient Israel, the king's desires would often be for victory, justice, and the welfare of his people. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly aligns His desires with the will of the Father. The granting of desires also echoes the covenantal promises God made to David, ensuring the prosperity and success of his lineage (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>).<p><b>and have not withheld the request of his lips.</b><br>This part emphasizes God's responsiveness to prayer, highlighting the intimate relationship between the king and God. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, a king's requests would often involve matters of national importance, such as military success or divine guidance. This phrase can be connected to the New Testament teaching on prayer, where believers are encouraged to present their requests to God with the assurance that He hears and answers (<a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a>). It also foreshadows the intercessory role of Christ, who prays on behalf of His people (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>).<p><b>Selah</b><br>The term "Selah" is often understood as a pause for reflection or a musical interlude, inviting the reader or listener to contemplate the preceding words. In the context of this psalm, it serves as a moment to reflect on God's faithfulness in answering the king's prayers and fulfilling his desires. This pause encourages deeper meditation on the nature of God's provision and the importance of aligning one's desires with His will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of the psalm, King David, is expressing gratitude for God's blessings and favor. He is the central figure in this psalm, representing a faithful servant of God who receives divine favor.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate source of blessings and the one who grants the desires of the heart. God is portrayed as a benevolent and responsive deity who listens to the prayers of His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a></b><br>While the psalm is attributed to David, it also speaks to the role of the king in Israel as God's anointed leader, whose success and desires are aligned with God's will.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/selah.htm">Selah</a></b><br>A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude, emphasizing the importance of the preceding statement.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/alignment_with_god's_will.htm">Alignment with God's Will</a></b><br>The desires of our hearts should align with God's will. When our hearts are in tune with God, our requests are more likely to be granted.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Prayer is a powerful tool for communicating with God. We should not hesitate to bring our desires and requests before Him, trusting in His wisdom and timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_god's_blessings.htm">Gratitude for God's Blessings</a></b><br>Like David, we should express gratitude for the blessings and answered prayers in our lives, recognizing God's hand in our successes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflective_pause.htm">Reflective Pause (Selah)</a></b><br>Taking time to pause and reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness can deepen our understanding and appreciation of His work in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_21_2_literal_or_poetic.htm">Psalm 21:2: Is there historical or archaeological evidence that God literally granted every desire of the king, or is this purely poetic language? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_means_'god_grants_desires'.htm">What does "God granting heart's desires" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_david_mourn_and_curse_foes.htm">Psalm 35:13-14 - How can David both mourn for his foes and call down curses on them without contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_send_a_'lying_spirit'.htm">In 1 Kings 22:19-23, how can a just and holy God send a 'lying spirit' to deceive Ahab's prophets?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Request.</span>--The Hebrew word occurs nowhere else, but is connected with a root, <span class= "ital">to be poor, </span>and, therefore, <span class= "ital">in want. </span>The "not" is emphatic: "And the request of his lips thou hast by no means withheld." The mention in <a href="/psalms/21-4.htm" title="He asked life of you, and you gave it him, even length of days for ever and ever.">Psalm 21:4</a> of a prayer for long life, or perhaps, rather, continuance of life, suggests that this "request" was uttered in sickness. On the other hand the general tone of the psalm connects it with a victory.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thou hast given him his heart' s desire</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Psalm 20:4</a>, "Grant thee according to thine own heart"). <span class="cmt_word">And hast</span> not withholden the request of his lips. "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." The deliverance from his enemies, which David had earnestly desired in his heart, he had also devoutly requested with his lips (<a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Psalm 20:1, 5</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Selah</span>. The pause here may have been for the presentation of a thank-offering. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/21-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You have granted</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתַ֣תָּה</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯat·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his heart’s</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֭בּוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">desire</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּאֲוַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·’ă·waṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8378.htm">Strong's 8378: </a> </span><span class="str2">A longing, a delight</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and have not</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּל־</span> <span class="translit">(bal-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1077.htm">Strong's 1077: </a> </span><span class="str2">A failure, nothing, not at all, lest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">withheld</span><br /><span class="heb">מָנַ֥עְתָּ</span> <span class="translit">(mā·na‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4513.htm">Strong's 4513: </a> </span><span class="str2">To debar, from benefit, injury</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the request</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲרֶ֥שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·re·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> </span><span class="str2">A desire, request</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his lips.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂ֝פָתָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Selah</span><br /><span class="heb">סֶּֽלָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(se·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5542.htm">Strong's 5542: </a> </span><span class="str2">Suspension, pause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/21-2.htm">Psalm 21:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/21-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 21:2 You have given him his heart's desire (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/21-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 21:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 21:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/21-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 21:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 21:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>