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A psalm of David. The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How great is his joy in the victories you give!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />How the king rejoices in your strength, O LORD! He shouts with joy because you give him victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The king shall have joy in Your strength, O LORD; And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the music director. A Psalm of David. LORD, in Your strength the king will be glad, And in Your salvation how greatly he will rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For the choir director. A Psalm of David. O LORD, in Your strength the king will be glad, And in Your salvation how greatly he will rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />O Lord, in Thy strength the king will be glad, And in Thy salvation how greatly he will rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For the choir director. A Psalm of David. O Yahweh, in Your strength the king will be glad, And in Your salvation how greatly he will rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. O LORD the king will delight in Your strength, And in Your salvation how greatly will he rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choir director. A psalm of David. LORD, the king finds joy in your strength. How greatly he rejoices in your victory!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choir director. A Davidic psalm. LORD, the king finds joy in Your strength. How greatly he rejoices in Your victory! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our LORD, your mighty power makes the king glad, and he celebrates victories that you have given him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[For the choir director; a psalm by David.] The king finds joy in your strength, O LORD. What great joy he has in your victory!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The king is glad, O LORD, because you gave him strength; he rejoices because you made him victorious. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How greatly he rejoices in your deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For the music director; a psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.] The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How greatly he rejoices in your salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />TO THE OVERSEER. A PSALM OF DAVID. YHWH, the king is joyful in Your strength, "" How greatly he rejoices in Your salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Jehovah, in Thy strength is the king joyful, In Thy salvation how greatly he rejoiceth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To the overseer; chanting of David. O Jehovah, in thy strength shall the king rejoice; and in thy salvation how shall he greatly exult.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Unto the end. A psalm for David. In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 20:1>Unto the end. A Psalm of David. <V 20:2>In your virtue, Lord, the king will rejoice, and over your salvation, he will exult exceedingly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For the leader. A psalm of David. [2] LORD, the king finds joy in your power; in your victory how greatly he rejoices! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In your strength the king rejoices, O LORD, and in your help how greatly he exults!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />THE king shall rejoice in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH, the King will rejoice in your power, and in your salvation he will greatly leap for joy.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the Leader. A Psalm of David. O LORD, in Thy strength the king rejoiceth; And in Thy salvation how greatly doth he exult!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the end, a Psalm of David. O Lord, the king shall rejoice in thy strength; and in thy salvation he shall greatly exult.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/21-1.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=2049" 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><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5329.htm" title="5329: lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- Preeminent or enduring. A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. To be eminent; also, to be permanent.">For the choirmaster.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God."> O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: yiś·maḥ- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">rejoices</a> <a href="/hebrew/5797.htm" title="5797: bə·‘āz·zə·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Strength, might. Or rowz; from azaz; strength in various applications.">in Your strength.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">How</a> <a href="/hebrew/1523.htm" title="1523: yå̄·ḡɛl (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To rejoice. Or guwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round, i.e. Usually rejoice, or fear.">greatly</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- ">he exults</a> <a href="/hebrew/3444.htm" title="3444: ū·ḇî·šū·‘ā·ṯə·ḵā (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Salvation. Feminine passive participle of yasha'; something saved, i.e. deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity.">in Your salvation!</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah…<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_samuel/2-1.htm">1 Samuel 2:1</a></span><br />At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/20-4.htm">Psalm 20:4-5</a></span><br />May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. / May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">Psalm 18:50</a></span><br />Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a></span><br />The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/13-5.htm">Psalm 13:5</a></span><br />But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-9.htm">Psalm 35:9</a></span><br />Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and exult in His salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11</a></span><br />But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-16.htm">Psalm 89:16-17</a></span><br />They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult. / For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Psalm 118:15</a></span><br />Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></span><br />Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-18.htm">Habakkuk 3:18</a></span><br />yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-47.htm">Luke 1:47</a></span><br />and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Romans 5:11</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1</a></span><br />Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The king shall joy in your strength, O LORD; and in your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!</p><p class="hdg">(Title.</p><p class="hdg">The king</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a></b></br> Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Psalm 20:6,9</a></b></br> Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11</a></b></br> But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.</p><p class="hdg">joy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-7.htm">Psalm 62:7</a></b></br> In God <i>is</i> my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, <i>and</i> my refuge, <i>is</i> in God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1</a></b></br> O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.</p><p class="hdg">in thy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Psalm 20:5</a></b></br> We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up <i>our</i> banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-17.htm">Psalm 71:17-24</a></b></br> O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-14.htm">Psalm 118:14,15</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my strength and song, and is become my salvation… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/20-9.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/20-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/18-19.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Exults</a> <a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/19-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/6-10.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/20-9.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/13-5.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/20-9.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/psalms/20-9.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Victories</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/21-13.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Choirmaster</a> <a href="/psalms/21-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/22-8.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Director</a> <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Exults</a> <a href="/psalms/21-6.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/21-6.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/21-6.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/21-13.htm">Musician</a> <a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/psalms/21-13.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/21-6.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Rejoices</a> <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Rejoiceth</a> <a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/21-13.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Victories</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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The role of the choirmaster was crucial in ancient Israelite worship, as music was a central part of their religious expression. This highlights the communal aspect of the psalm, suggesting it was meant to be sung by the congregation, reflecting the collective praise and worship of God.<p><b>A Psalm of David.</b><br>Attributed to King David, this psalm reflects his personal experiences and relationship with God. David, as a king, warrior, and poet, often expressed his reliance on God through psalms. His authorship lends the psalm historical significance, as it connects to the period of the united monarchy in Israel, around 1000 BC. David's life, marked by battles and divine deliverance, provides a backdrop for understanding the themes of strength and salvation in this psalm.<p><b>O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength.</b><br>The use of "O LORD" signifies a direct address to Yahweh, the covenant name of God, emphasizing a personal and covenantal relationship. The king's rejoicing in God's strength underscores the belief that true power and victory come from God, not human might. This reflects the biblical theme that God is the source of strength for His people, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10</a> and <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a>. The king's joy is rooted in the recognition of God's active role in his victories and successes.<p><b>How greatly he exults in Your salvation!</b><br>The term "salvation" here can refer to deliverance from enemies or divine intervention in times of trouble. The king's exultation in God's salvation highlights the joy and gratitude for God's saving acts. This phrase connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's deliverance of Israel, such as the Exodus, and foreshadows the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ. The king's response serves as a model for believers, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and celebrating God's saving work in their lives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. In this Psalm, He is the source of strength and salvation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King (David)</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, this Psalm reflects his gratitude and joy in God's deliverance and strength.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/salvation.htm">Salvation</a></b><br>Refers to the deliverance and victory granted by God, both in physical battles and spiritual redemption.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_god's_strength.htm">Rejoicing in God's Strength</a></b><br>Recognize that true strength comes from God. Like David, we should find joy in the strength that God provides, rather than relying solely on our own abilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/exulting_in_salvation.htm">Exulting in Salvation</a></b><br>Celebrate the salvation that God offers. This is not only a physical deliverance but also a spiritual one through Jesus Christ. Our response should be one of joy and gratitude.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_in_leadership.htm">Dependence on God in Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders, like David, should model dependence on God. Whether in family, church, or community, leaders should seek God's strength and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_past_victories.htm">Gratitude for Past Victories</a></b><br>Reflect on past victories and deliverances that God has provided. This reflection should lead to a heart of thankfulness and trust in God's future provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_praise_as_responses.htm">Prayer and Praise as Responses</a></b><br>Incorporate prayer and praise into daily life as responses to God's strength and salvation. This practice helps maintain a focus on God’s power and goodness.<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_a_chronological_bible_best.htm">Is reading a chronological Bible the best approach?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_david's_authorship_in_1_chron.htm">How do we verify the legitimacy of David’s authorship of prayers like the one in 1 Chronicles 29:10–13 when external corroboration is lacking? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_luke_21_36_conflict_with_faith-based_salvation.htm">In Luke 21:36, does the call to constant prayer clash with other New Testament passages that emphasize belief over works for salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_salvation_from_zion_literal_or_symbolic.htm">(Psalm 14:7) Is there any concrete proof for the promise of salvation 'coming out of Zion,' or is this purely a symbolic statement?</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>(1) <span class= "bld">The king shall.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">the king is exulting in thy might </span>(which has secured the victory he prayed for), <span class= "ital">and in thy help how greatly glad is he.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The king shall joy</span>. The future is used to give the idea of continuance, "The king rejoices, and will go on rejoicing." In thy strength, O Lord; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> in the strength that thou puttest forth to help and protect him (comp. <a href="/psalms/20-6.htm">Psalm 20:6</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And in thy salvation how greatly shall</span> <span class="cmt_word">he rejoice:</span> God' s "salvation" had been confidently anticipated (<a href="/psalms/20-5.htm">Psalm 20:5, 6, 9</a>), and has now been experienced. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/21-1.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">For the choirmaster.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ</span> <span class="translit">(lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5329.htm">Strong's 5329: </a> </span><span class="str2">To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">A Psalm</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְמ֥וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(miz·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> </span><span class="str2">Instrumental music, a poem set to notes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָוִֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְֽהוָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מֶ֑לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rejoices</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂמַח־</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·maḥ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Your strength.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעָזְּךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘āz·zə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5797.htm">Strong's 5797: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength, might</span><br /><br /><span class="word">How</span><br /><span class="heb">מַה־</span> <span class="translit">(mah-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">greatly</span><br /><span class="heb">יָּ֥גֶל‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(mə·’ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he exults</span><br /><span class="heb">מְאֹֽד׃יגילמְאֹֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḡel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1523.htm">Strong's 1523: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spin round, rejoice, fear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Your salvation!</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝בִישׁ֥וּעָתְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇî·šū·‘ā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3444.htm">Strong's 3444: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/21-1.htm">Psalm 21:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/21-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 21:1 For the Chief Musician (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/20-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 20:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 20:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/21-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 21:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 21:2" /></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>