Psalms 21:7
But I am a worm, and not a man; a reproach of men, and scorn of the people.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
In Context
6They cried to thee, and were saved: they hoped in thee, and were not ashamed.
8All that saw me mocked me: they spoke with their lips, they shook the head, saying,
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:6And David was greatly distressed, because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, each for his sons and his daughters: but David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.
Psalms 13:5There were they alarmed with fear, where there was no fear; for God is in the righteous generation.
Psalms 18:2The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.
Psalms 26:1A Psalm of David, before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my Saviour; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the defender of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 61:4How long will ye assault a man? ye are all slaughtering as with a bowed wall and a broken hedge.
Psalms 72:17until I go into the sanctuary of God; and so understand the latter end.
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 →