Psalms 21:6

For you make him most blessed forever. 2 You make him glad with joy in your presence. 1

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In The King James Version

For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

In Context

5+ 21:5 (Heb Bible 21:5) MPr: The glory referenced in the first clause of this verse is of the King Messiah. The second clause is proof of its Messianic application. (Ps 21:5, Heb Bible 21:6, in Yalkut on Numbers 27:20, Midrash Ps 21:5). In addition, this passage is directly applied to the Messiah in (Midrash Genesis 15). (John 12:28; Phil 2:9) His kavod ·weighty glory· is great in your yishu'ah ·salvation·. 2 You lay honor and majesty on him. 1

7For the king trusts in Adonai. 2 Through the chesed ·loving-kindness· of haElyon [the Most High], he shall not be moved. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 4:6Many say, “Who will show us any good?” 2 Adonai, let the light of your face shine on us. 1

Psalms 43:4Then I will go to the altar of God, 2 to God, my exceeding joy. 1 I will yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you on the harp, God, my God. 1

Psalms 63:2So I have seen you in the sanctuary, 2 watching your power and your kavod ·weighty glory·. 1

Luke 2:10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

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 →

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