Psalms 21:2
In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
In Context
1Unto the end. A psalm for David.
3Thou hast given him his heart's desire: end hast not withholden from him the will of his lips.
Cross References
Psalms 2:8Ask of me, and I will give thee the Gentiles for thy inheritance, and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Psalms 37:4Delight in the Lord, and he will give thee the requests of thy heart.
Isaiah 49:6And he said: It is a small thing that thou shouldst be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to convert the dregs of Israel. Behold, I have given thee to be the light of the Gentiles, that thou mayst be my salvation even to the farthest part of the earth.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 21:2-7
The Subject's Thanksgiving. 1 The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord ; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! 2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah. 3 For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. 4 He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever. 5 His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him. 6 For thou hast… Read the whole commentary →