Psalms 21:6
Psalms 21:6 in Multiple Translations
For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.
For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
For thou makest him most blessed for ever: Thou makest him glad with joy in thy presence.
For you have made him a blessing for ever: you have given him joy in the light of your face.
You give him blessings forever. He is full of joy because you are with him.
For thou hast set him as blessings for euer: thou hast made him glad with the ioy of thy countenance.
For Thou makest him blessings for ever, Thou dost cause him to rejoice with joy, By Thy countenance.
For you make him most blessed forever. You make him glad with joy in your presence.
For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
They cried to thee, and they were saved: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.
You will bless me/him forever, and you have caused me/him to be joyful in your presence.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 21:6
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Psalms 21:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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גָּד֣וֹל
כְּ֭בוֹד/וֹ
בִּ/ישׁוּעָתֶ֑/ךָ
ה֥וֹד
וְ֝/הָדָר
תְּשַׁוֶּ֥ה
עָלָֽי/ו
גָּד֣וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
כְּ֭בוֹד/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
N-cs | Suff
בִּ/ישׁוּעָתֶ֑/ךָ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
Prep | N-fs | Suff
ה֥וֹד
hôwd
H1935
splendor
N-ms
וְ֝/הָדָר
hâdâr
H1926
glory
Conj | N-ms
תְּשַׁוֶּ֥ה
shâvâh
H7737
be like
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
עָלָֽי/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 21:6
גָּד֣וֹל
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
כְּ֭בוֹד/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
N-cs | Suff
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
בִּ/ישׁוּעָתֶ֑/ךָ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
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.
ה֥וֹד
hôwd
H1935
"splendor"
N-ms
This word describes something as glorious or majestic, like God's splendor in Psalm 138:5. It's about an impressive appearance or grandeur.
Definition: splendour, majesty, vigour
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. See also: Numbers 27:20; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 8:2.
וְ֝/הָדָר
hâdâr
H1926
"glory"
Conj | N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means glory, beauty, or majesty, and is used to describe God's splendor and excellence. It appears in descriptions of God's power and glory in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) ornament, splendour, honour 1a) ornament 1b) splendour, majesty 1c) honour, glory
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: beauty, comeliness, excellency, glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. See also: Leviticus 23:40; Psalms 145:5; Psalms 8:6.
תְּשַׁוֶּ֥ה
shâvâh
H7737
"be like"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
This word means to set or place something, and it is used to describe the act of leveling or equalizing something. It can also mean to adjust or compare things, and it is used in various contexts in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to agree with, be or become like, level, resemble 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be like 1a2) equivalent (participle) 1a3) to set, place 1a4) setting (participle) 1b) (Piel) to level, smooth, still 1c) (Hiphil) to make like 1d) (Nithpael) to be alike Aramaic equivalent: she.vah (שְׁוָה "be like" H7739A)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: avail, behave, bring forth, compare, countervail, (be, make) equal, lay, be (make, a-) like, make plain, profit, reckon. See also: 2 Samuel 22:34; Psalms 131:2; Psalms 16:8.
עָלָֽי/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
Study Notes — Psalms 21:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 21:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 21:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 21:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:6
- Sermons on Psalms 21:6
Context — After the Battle
4He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever.
5Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.
6For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.
7For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken. 8Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 2:28 | You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’ |
| 2 | Psalms 45:7 | You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy. |
| 3 | Psalms 16:11 | You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. |
| 4 | Acts 3:26 | When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.” |
| 5 | Galatians 3:9 | So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. |
| 6 | Ephesians 1:3 | Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. |
| 7 | Luke 2:10–11 | But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! |
| 8 | Psalms 63:2–5 | So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory. Because Your loving devotion is better than life, my lips will glorify You. So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands. My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You. |
| 9 | Galatians 3:14 | He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 17:27 | So now You have been pleased to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O LORD, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.” |
Psalms 21:6 Summary
Psalms 21:6 tells us that God grants the king blessings forever and cheers him with joy in His presence. This means that when we trust in God, He gives us eternal and spiritual blessings that bring us joy and happiness. Just like the king, we can experience this joy by trusting in God's love and presence in our lives (Psalms 16:11, John 15:11). As believers, we can have confidence that God's blessings and joy are always available to us, no matter what challenges we face, because of His love and faithfulness (Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 31:3).
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of blessings is God granting to the king in Psalms 21:6?
The blessings God grants to the king are eternal and spiritual, as seen in the context of the verse, which emphasizes the king's trust in the Lord and his resulting joy and glory (Psalms 21:7, Psalms 16:11).
How does the joy in God's presence relate to our lives as believers?
The joy in God's presence is a promise to all believers, as we are told in Psalms 16:11 that in God's presence is fullness of joy, and this joy is a result of our trust in Him, just like the king in Psalms 21:7 (John 15:11, Romans 14:17).
Is the promise of blessings forever only for kings or for all believers?
While the specific context of Psalms 21:6 refers to a king, the principle of God granting blessings to those who trust in Him is applicable to all believers, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 17:7-8 and Matthew 5:3-12.
How can we experience the joy in God's presence in our daily lives?
We can experience the joy in God's presence by trusting in the Lord, just like the king in Psalms 21:7, and by abiding in Him, as Jesus taught in John 15:1-11, which will result in our hearts being filled with joy and love for Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust in God's presence and promises in my life, just like the king in Psalms 21:7?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of joy and gratitude in my daily life, knowing that God's presence is with me always?
- What are some spiritual blessings that God has granted me, and how can I use them to glorify Him and bless others?
- In what ways can I 'cheer' others with the joy of the Lord, as God cheers the king with joy in His presence?
- How does the promise of eternal blessings in Psalms 21:6 impact my perspective on the challenges and trials of this life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:6
For thou hast made him most blessed for ever,.... Not as God, for as such he is over all blessed for ever, and not made so; but as man and Mediator; the words may be rendered, "thou hast set him to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:6
For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 21:6
Thou hast made him most blessed, Heb. thou hast set him blessings; i.e. either, 1. The author or instrument of manifold blessings to the world, and especially to thy people; which David was in a good measure, but Christ much more truly and eminently. Although this may not seem very suitable to the context, which only speaks of the blessing conferred by God upon this king, and not at all of the blessings flowing from him to others. Or, 2. The great example of all blessings, whom the Israelites in all ages shall propound to themselves, in all their forms and pronunciations of blessings. They shall say, God make thee as blessed as this king, either David or the Messias; compare 48:20; or rather most blessed, as we translate it; the abstract form and the plural number being here used emphatically, as they commonly are, as 19:10 35:6, to note a man in whom all sorts of blessings are united and met together, filled with blessings, and as it were a man of blessings, made up altogether of blessings, as Christ upon a like reason was called a man of sorrows, . And possibly the word man may be understood here, as it is in many other places, as I have showed before, and the place rendered thus, thou hast made him a man of blessings. Forever; of which See Poole "". With thy countenance, to wit, smiling upon him, as it must necessarily be understood from the foregoing words, i.e. by thy grace and favour manifested and imparted to his soul, and by the effects of it in saving him from all his enemies and calamities.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:6
Psalms 21:6 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.Ver. 6. For thou hast made him most blessed for ever] Heb. Thou hast set him to be blessings. For as the wicked, when destroyed by some horrible judgment, are examples to others of God’ s curse, Isaiah 65:15 Jeremiah 29:22 2 Peter 2:6 Iudaeus sim, si fallam, Let me be Judus if I lie, say the Turks at this day, when they would assure anything for a certainty; so the godly, when in a special manner blessed, are patterns of blessings to others, that in them they may bless themselves or others, Psalms 72:17; Psalms 128:4 Genesis 12:2; Genesis 48:20 Rth 4:11-12 Psalms 37:26. So here they shall say, Tanto rerum successu polleas, quanto David, Mayest thou be as successful as ever David was. Thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance] One good cast whereof David long since preferred before all the world’ s good, Psalms 4:6. See the note there.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 21:6
(6) Most blessed.—Literally, blessings. The idiom is similar to that in Psalms 1:1. With thy countenance.—Rather, In thy presence. (Comp. Psalms 16:11.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:6
Verse 6. Thou hast made him most blessed for ever] Literally, "Thou hast set him for blessings for ever." Thou hast made the Messiah the Source whence all blessings for time and for eternity shall be derived. He is the Mediator between God and man. Thou hast made him exceeding glad] Jesus, as Messiah, for the joy that was set before him, of redeeming a lost world by his death, endured the cross, and despised the shame, and is for ever set down on the right hand of God.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:6
6. R.V. For thou makest him most blessed for ever: Thou makest him glad with joy in thy presence. Lit. thou makest him blessings, the possessor and the medium of blessing. Cp. Genesis 12:2. The victory is a pledge of Divine favour and fellowship, an evidence that the king walks in the light of Jehovah’s countenance. Cp. Psalms 4:6; Psalms 16:11; Psalms 89:15; Psalms 140:13.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:6
For thou hast made him most blessed for ever - Margin, as in Hebrew, “set him” to be “blessings.” The expression in our translation, as it is now commonly understood, would mean that God had made him
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:6
6. Thou hast made him most blessed for ever—Thou hast constituted him blessings for ever. Compare “And thou shalt be a blessing.” Genesis 12:2; Genesis 28:4; Galatians 3:3-14.
Sermons on Psalms 21:6
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Suffering for the Sake Of by Joni Eareckson Tada | This sermon emphasizes the importance of finding joy and hope in God, even in the midst of suffering and trials. It shares powerful stories of individuals facing challenges, highli |
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The Joy of the Lord by Eli Brayley | Eli Brayley preaches about the true essence of joy, emphasizing that joy is not found in silliness or worldly entertainment but in the Lord's presence and strength. He challenges C |
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The Holiness of God - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a profound episode in the history of Ben Israel, emphasizing the transformative power of encountering the truth. He highlights the importanc |
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How Purity Affects the Pathway of the Spirit by Brian Guerin | Brian Guerin emphasizes the critical role of purity in experiencing a powerful move of the Holy Spirit. He shares personal anecdotes from his early evangelism days and highlights t |
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Fire 21 Conference by Brian Guerin | Brian Guerin shares a prophetic message at the Fire 21 Conference, emphasizing the need to break barriers that hinder the flow of the Holy Spirit, likening them to a beaver dam tha |
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Jesus, the Source of All Joy by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that Jesus is the ultimate source of joy, contrasting the prideful nation of Moab, which fell under God's judgment and lost all joy, with the hope found |
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"The Transforming Power of Love I" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the transformative power of love in his sermon, explaining that we are constantly in a state of becoming, shaped by what we love most. He highlights the impor |