Psalms 21:2
Psalms 21:2 in Multiple Translations
You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, And hast not withholden the request of his lips. [Selah
You have given him his heart's desire, and have not kept back the request of his lips. (Selah.)
You gave him everything he wanted; you didn't hold back anything he asked for.
Thou hast giuen him his hearts desire, and hast not denyed him the request of his lips. Selah.
The desire of his heart Thou gavest to him, And the request of his lips Thou hast not withheld. Selah.
You have given him his heart’s desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.
Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.
O God my God, look upon me: why hast thou forsaken me? Far from my salvation are the words of my sins.
You have given me/him the things that I/he [SYN] desired and you have not refused to do what I requested you to do. (Think about that!)
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 21:2
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Psalms 21:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
יְֽהוָ֗ה
בְּ/עָזְּ/ךָ֥
יִשְׂמַח
מֶ֑לֶךְ
וּ֝/בִ/ישׁ֥וּעָתְ/ךָ֗
מַה
יגיל
יָּ֥גֶל
מְאֹֽד
יְֽהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בְּ/עָזְּ/ךָ֥
ʻôz
H5797
strength
Prep | N-ms | Suff
יִשְׂמַח
sâmach
H8055
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
מֶ֑לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
וּ֝/בִ/ישׁ֥וּעָתְ/ךָ֗
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
מַה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
יגיל
gîyl
H1523
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
יָּ֥גֶל
gîyl
H1523
to rejoice
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 21:2
יְֽהוָ֗ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
בְּ/עָזְּ/ךָ֥
ʻôz
H5797
"strength"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Describes strength or might, including physical power, social status, or boldness, like the strength of God or a strong leader.
Definition: 1) might, strength 1a) material or physical 1b) personal or social or political
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. See also: Exodus 15:2; Psalms 84:6; Psalms 8:3.
יִשְׂמַח
sâmach
H8055
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to rejoice or be glad, often used in a religious sense, like when the Israelites rejoiced at the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8:66.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to rejoice (arrogantly), exult (at) 1a3) to rejoice (religiously) 1b) (Piel) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to rejoice, gladden, make glad
Usage: Occurs in 148 OT verses. KJV: cheer up, be (make) glad, (have, make) joy(-ful), be (make) merry, (cause to, make to) rejoice, [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 4:14; Psalms 92:5; Psalms 5:12.
מֶ֑לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
וּ֝/בִ/ישׁ֥וּעָתְ/ךָ֗
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
Conj | Prep | N-fs | Suff
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
מַה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
יגיל
gîyl
H1523
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to rejoice or be glad, often expressing strong emotions like joy or fear, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, exult, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to tremble (from fear)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:31; Proverbs 23:25; Psalms 2:11.
יָּ֥גֶל
gîyl
H1523
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to rejoice or be glad, often expressing strong emotions like joy or fear, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, exult, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to tremble (from fear)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:31; Proverbs 23:25; Psalms 2:11.
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 21:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 21:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 21:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:2
- Sermons on Psalms 21:2
Context — After the Battle
1O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
2You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
3For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold. 4He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 37:4 | Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. |
| 2 | Psalms 20:4–5 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 2:8–9 | Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery. ” |
| 4 | Hebrews 7:25 | Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. |
| 5 | Psalms 92:11 | My eyes see the downfall of my enemies; my ears hear the wailing of my wicked foes. |
| 6 | Isaiah 49:6–12 | He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.” This is what the LORD says: “In the time of favor I will answer You, and in the day of salvation I will help You; I will keep You and appoint You to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land, to apportion its desolate inheritances, to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ They will feed along the pathways, and find pasture on every barren hill. They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water. I will turn all My mountains into roads, and My highways will be raised up. Behold, they will come from far away, from the north and from the west, and from the land of Aswan. ” |
Psalms 21:2 Summary
This verse tells us that God has given the king exactly what he wanted, and He didn't say no to anything the king asked for. This shows us that God is a loving and generous Father who wants to give us what we need and desire, as seen in Matthew 7:7-11. When we ask God for something, He wants us to trust that He will answer us, just like He answered the king's prayers. By looking at this verse, we can remember to ask God for what we need and trust that He will provide, just like He did for the king, as expressed in Philippians 4:19.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God granted the king's heart's desire?
This means that God has given the king what he deeply longed for, as expressed in Psalms 37:4, which says to delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Why does the verse say 'You have not withheld the request of his lips'?
This phrase emphasizes God's faithfulness in answering the king's prayers, as seen in John 14:13-14, where Jesus promises to give us whatever we ask in His name.
What is the significance of the word 'Selah' at the end of the verse?
The word 'Selah' is a musical term that likely indicates a pause or a moment of reflection, similar to what is seen in Psalms 3:2, where it invites the reader to ponder the significance of God's presence in our lives.
How can I apply this verse to my own life?
You can apply this verse by remembering that God is a loving Father who desires to give you the desires of your heart, as expressed in Matthew 7:7-11, where Jesus teaches us to ask, seek, and knock with confidence in God's goodness.
Reflection Questions
- What are the deepest desires of my heart, and am I seeking them in God?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's faithfulness to answer my prayers?
- What are some ways I can 'exult in God's salvation' like the king in Psalms 21:1?
- How can I use my words to express my heart's desires to God in prayer, like the king in this verse?
- What would it look like for me to 'delight in the Lord' and trust Him to give me the desires of my heart, as seen in Psalms 37:4?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:2
Thou hast given him his heart's desire,.... Which the church had prayed for in Psalms 20:4; whatever Christ's heart desired, or his lips requested, has been given him; and hast not withholden the request of his lips.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:2
Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah. Heart's desire ... request ... lips. The silent desire of the heart and the spoken request of the lips stand here in contrast.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:2
Psalms 21:2 Thou hast given him his heart’ s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah. Ver. 2. Thou hast given him his heart’ s desire] Good men are sure to have out their prayers either in money or in money’ s worth, as they say; in that very thing they desire, or a better. If God cross them, it is in faithfulness to their souls when the wicked boasteth of their heart’ s desire Psalms 10:3, which yet he hath for a mischief Deus saepe dat iratus, quod negat propitius. And hast not withholden, &c. Selah] Ac si dicat, O magnam et admirabilem Dei benevolentiam erga Davidem! saith Vatablus. This Selah is added here to set forth the very great and wonderful love of God to David, in hearing his suits after that sort.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 21:2
(2) Request.—The Hebrew word occurs nowhere else, but is connected with a root, to be poor, and, therefore, in want. The “not” is emphatic: “And the request of his lips thou hast by no means withheld.” The mention in Psalms 21:4 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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:2
Verse 2. Thou hast given him his heart's desire] This seems to refer to the prayers offered in the preceding Psalm; see especially Psalms 21:1-4.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:2
2. This verse refers chiefly, but not exclusively, to the prayers for the success of the expedition referred to in Psalms 20:3-5.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:2
Thou hast given him his heart’s desire - See the notes at Psalms 20:4.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:2
2. His heart’s desire—Comp. Psalms 20:4. The cause of this answer is given in Psalms 21:7. As applied to Messiah, see John 11:41-42 : “Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.”
Sermons on Psalms 21:2
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Unity & Diversity by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the importance of manifested union among believers, as prayed for by Jesus in John 17, emphasizing the visible unity and harmony that should exist among Go |
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Epistle 24 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of dwelling in truth and walking in love, patience, and humility, urging Friends to maintain their spiritual integrity and resist the adversary |
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Whats Wrong With the Gospel - Part 1 by Keith Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the journey of faith. They encourage listeners to seek solutions and growth in their spiritual |
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When God Stepped Down - Part 1 (Cd Quality) by Duncan Campbell | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a powerful revival that took place in a parish during the Lewis revival. The revival was sparked by a young man who read a portion of Psalm 24 |
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Christian Freedom: Grow Up and Be Free by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon on Galatians 4:1-18, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spiritual maturity in experiencing freedom in Christ. He distinguishes between age and maturity, statin |
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Grow Up and Be Free by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the theme of freedom and maturity in the context of the book of Galatians. The main message is that growing up spiritually leads to freedom i |
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Death of a Promise - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the principle of the death of a promise. He explains that when God intends to fulfill a promise or bring about a special blessing, He first p |