Psalms 21
1The king rejoices in your strength, Lord.How great is his joy in the victories you give! 2You have granted him his heart’s desireand have not withheld the request of his lips. 3You came to greet him with rich blessingsand placed a crown of pure gold on his head. 4He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—length of days, for ever and ever. 5Through the victories you gave, his glory is great;you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty. 6Surely you have granted him unending blessingsand made him glad with the joy of your presence. 7For the king trusts in the Lord;through the unfailing love of the Most Highhe will not be shaken. 8Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies;your right hand will seize your foes. 9When you appear for battle,you will burn them up as in a blazing furnace.The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath,and his fire will consume them. 10You will destroy their descendants from the earth,their posterity from mankind. 11Though they plot evil against youand devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed. 12You will make them turn their backswhen you aim at them with drawn bow. 13Be exalted in your strength, Lord;we will sing and praise your might.
Study Context for Psalms 21
As you study Psalms 21, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 21 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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