Psalm 21:1

After the Battle · Psalm 21:1–13
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Translations

Modern
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
Traditional
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Literal
For the one directing. A Psalm of David. O YHWH, in Your strength the king rejoices! And in Your salvation, how greatly he exults!
Latin
In finem. Psalmus David. Domine, in virtute tua lætabitur rex, et super salutare tuum exsultabit vehementer.

Original

Hebrew
English
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!

Notes

God’s people thank him for giving victory to the king.

This series of psalms shows a journey from confidence and commitment (Psalms 20–21), through anguish and abandonment (Psalm 22), and finally to comfort, insight, and hope (Psalms 23–24).

Theme notes and profiles

David Royal Psalms

Parallels

Proverbs 21:1–31

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

David Music Power Psalms, Book of Salvation

Topics

David: King of Israel: Probably Writes Joy of Saints Is for Salvation Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Thanksgiving Salvation: Saints: Rejoice In