Psalms 21:2
You have given him his heart’s desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.
World Messianic Bible
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 in your strength, LORD! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!
3For you meet him with the blessings of goodness. You set a crown of fine gold on his head.
Cross References
Psalms 2:8Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
Psalms 37:4Also delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Isaiah 49:6Indeed, he says, “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel. I will also give you as a light to the nations, that you may be my salvation to the end 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 →