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Your strong right hand will seize all who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Your hand will find out all your enemies; your right hand will find out those who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Your hand will find all Your enemies; Your right hand will find those who hate You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hand will find all your enemies; Your right hand will find those who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Your hand will find out all your enemies; Your right hand will find out those who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Your hand will find out all your enemies; Your right hand will find out those who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Your hand will find out all your enemies; Your right hand will find out those who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Your hand will reach out <i>and</i> defeat all your enemies; Your right hand will reach those who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hand will capture all your enemies; your right hand will seize those who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hand will capture all your enemies; your right hand will seize those who hate you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thy hand will find out all thine enemies; Thy right hand will find out those that hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />With your mighty arm, LORD, you will strike down all of your hateful enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Your hand will discover all your enemies. Your powerful hand will find all who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The king will capture all his enemies; he will capture everyone who hates him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Your hand will find all your enemies, your right hand will find those who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You prevail over all your enemies; your power is too great for those who hate you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Your hand will find out all of your enemies. Your right hand will find all those who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thy hand shall find out all thy enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Your hand will find out all of your enemies. Your right hand will find out those who hate you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Your hand comes to all Your enemies, "" Your right hand finds Your haters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thy hand cometh to all Thine enemies, Thy right hand doth find Thy haters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thy hand shall find for all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find those hating thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let thy hand be found by all thy enemies: let thy right hand find out all them that hate thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 20:9>May your hand be found by all your enemies. May your right hand discover all those who hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Your hand will find all your enemies; your right hand will find your foes! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Your hand will find out all your enemies; your right hand will find out those who hate you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Your hand shall overcome all your enemies; your right hand shall overcome those that hate you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Your hand will find all your enemies and your right hand will find those who hate you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thy hand shall be equal to all thine enemies; Thy right hand shall overtake those that hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let thy hand be found by all thine enemies: let thy right hand find all that hate thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/21-8.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=2103" 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">7</span>For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">Your hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: tim·ṣā (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To attain to, find. ">will apprehend</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇe·ḵā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">Your enemies;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: yə·mî·nə·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">Your right hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: tim·ṣā (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To attain to, find. ">will seize</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: śō·nə·’e·ḵā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 2ms) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">those who hate You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them.…<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="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a></span><br />And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7-9</a></span><br />and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-27.htm">Hebrews 10:27</a></span><br />but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Revelation 6:15-17</a></span><br />Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. / And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. / For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-21.htm">Revelation 19:21</a></span><br />And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-3.htm">Isaiah 63:3-6</a></span><br />“I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. / For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come. / I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/4-1.htm">Malachi 4:1</a></span><br />“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Nahum 1:2-3</a></span><br />The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies. / The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15-16</a></span><br />For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/30-23.htm">Jeremiah 30:23-24</a></span><br />Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone out with fury, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked. / The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/25-14.htm">Ezekiel 25:14</a></span><br />I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></span><br />but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a></span><br />And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-19.htm">Revelation 14:19-20</a></span><br />So the angel swung his sickle over the earth and gathered the grapes of the earth, and he threw them into the great winepress of God’s wrath. / And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and the blood that flowed from it rose as high as the bridles of the horses for a distance of 1,600 stadia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/110-5.htm">Psalm 110:5-6</a></span><br />The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath. / He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Your hand shall find out all your enemies: your right hand shall find out those that hate you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Psalm 2:9</a></b></br> Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day <i>that</i> the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-9.htm">Psalm 72:9</a></b></br> They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/17-2.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/psalms/20-3.htm">Find</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/18-26.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/psalms/18-40.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/18-16.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/psalms/18-37.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/10-15.htm">Search</a> <a href="/psalms/10-9.htm">Seize</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/55-13.htm">Equal</a> <a href="/psalms/22-2.htm">Find</a> <a href="/psalms/25-19.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/26-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/38-2.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/psalms/25-19.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/32-9.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/psalms/50-21.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/27-8.htm">Search</a> <a href="/psalms/55-15.htm">Seize</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'; 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In biblical context, the "hand" often symbolizes strength and action. The imagery of God's hand apprehending enemies suggests divine intervention and justice. Historically, kings and rulers were seen as God's representatives on earth, and their victories were attributed to divine support. This reflects the belief that God actively participates in the affairs of the world, ensuring that His purposes are fulfilled. Theologically, this can be connected to the ultimate victory of God over evil, as seen in <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-21</a>, where Christ triumphs over His foes.<p><b>Your right hand will seize those who hate You.</b><br>The "right hand" is a symbol of power and favor in biblical literature. It signifies the might and authority of God to execute judgment. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the right hand was associated with skill and strength, often used in battle. This phrase underscores the certainty of God's judgment against those who oppose Him. It also reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God acts as a protector and avenger. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who is seated at the right hand of God (<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>) and will ultimately judge the living and the dead (<a href="/2_timothy/4.htm">2 Timothy 4:1</a>). The assurance of divine justice provides comfort to believers, affirming that God will address all wrongs in His perfect timing.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/21.htm">Psalm 21</a>, David was the second king of Israel, known for his military prowess and deep relationship with God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>In the context of this Psalm, enemies refer to those who oppose God's anointed king and, by extension, God Himself.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_right_hand.htm">God's Right Hand</a></b><br>Symbolizes God's power and authority, often used in Scripture to denote His ability to save and judge.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Justice</a></b><br>God's hand represents His sovereign power to bring justice. Believers can trust that God will ultimately deal with all forms of evil and opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_divine_protection.htm">The Assurance of Divine Protection</a></b><br>Just as God promises to apprehend enemies, believers can find comfort in knowing that God is their protector against spiritual and physical adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_facing_opposition.htm">The Role of Faith in Facing Opposition</a></b><br>In times of trial, believers are encouraged to have faith in God's ability to overcome their enemies, reflecting David's confidence in God's deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_align_with_god's_purposes.htm">The Call to Align with God's Purposes</a></b><br>Understanding that God opposes those who hate Him, believers are called to align their lives with God's will and purposes, avoiding enmity with God.<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/how_is_god's_wrath_reconciled_with_love.htm">Psalm 21:8–10: How can the depiction of God’s fiery wrath be reconciled with other scriptures portraying God as loving and merciful? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'the_lord_to_my_lord'_mean.htm">What does 'The LORD said to my Lord' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_david_calling_messiah_'lord'_contradict.htm">Mark 12:35-37: How can David refer to the Messiah as 'Lord' if the Messiah is supposedly his descendant, and does this contradict genealogies in other biblical texts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_psalm_31_7-8_with_suffering.htm">Psalm 31:7-8 affirms divine deliverance, yet history shows numerous faithful people suffering or dying--how do we reconcile this apparent discrepancy?</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>(8) <span class= "bld">Thine.</span>--The psalm has hitherto been addressed to Jehovah. It now turns in prophetic strain to the king.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 8-12.</span> - In this second portion of the psalm, the people address themselves to David, anticipating future glories for him. "Having shown what God would do for his anointed, the psalm now describes what the latter shall accomplish through Divine assistance" (Alexander). Past success is taken as a guarantee of victory over all other enemies. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "shall reach them, attain them, punish them" (comp. <a href="/1_samuel/31-3.htm">1 Samuel 31:3</a>). Thy right hand (the hand of greater power) shall find out those that hate thee; and, of' course, punish them <span class="accented">severely</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/21-8.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">Your hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֭דְךָ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will apprehend</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּמְצָ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(tim·ṣā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your enemies;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹיְבֶ֑יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·yə·ḇe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your right hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֝מִֽינְךָ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mî·nə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right hand, side, the south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will seize</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּמְצָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(tim·ṣā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who hate you.</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׂנְאֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(śō·nə·’e·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 21:8 Your hand will find out all (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/21-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 21:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 21:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/21-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 21:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 21:9" /></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>