Psalms 21:4
He asked you to give him a good life, and you gave him a long life, forever and ever.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
In Context
3You welcomed him on his return with special blessings; you placed a crown of pure gold on his head.
5Your victories brought him great glory; you granted him splendor and majesty.
Cross References
1 Kings 2:33May the responsibility for shedding their blood come back on Joab and his descendants forever; but may the Lord give peace and prosperity to David, his descendants, his family, and his dynasty forever.”
2 Kings 11:12Then Jehoiada led out the king's son, placed the crown on him, and handed him a copy of God's Law. They proclaimed him king and anointed him. The people clapped, and shouted, “Long live the king!”
Psalms 16:10For you will not abandon me in the grave, nor will you allow your Holy One to experience decay.
Psalms 72:17May his fame live forever, may it last as long as the sun. May all nations be blessed through him, and may they praise him.
Psalms 89:36His royal line will last forever, and his dynasty will continue before me as long as the sun endures.
Psalms 119:77Be compassionate to me so I may live, for I love your teachings.
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 →