Psalms 21:2
You have granted to him his heart’s desire, you have not withheld his lips’ request. Selah
Open English Bible (US)
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
1The king rejoices, Lord, in your might, how he exults because of your help!
3You came to meet him with rich blessings, you set on his head a golden crown.
Cross References
Psalms 2:8Only ask, and I make you the heir of the nations, and lord of the world to its utmost bounds.
Psalms 37:4then the Lord will be your delight, he will grant you your heart’s petitions.
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 →