Psalm 21:4

Translations

Modern

He asked You for life, and You granted it—length of days, forever and ever.

Traditional

He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

Literal

Life he has asked from You, and You gave it to him—length of days, forever and ever.

Latin

Vitam petiit a te, et tribuisti ei longitudinem dierum, in sæculum, et in sæculum sæculi.

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English

He asked You for life, and You granted it—length of days, forever and ever.

Notes

Psalms 21:4

God offers a rich quality of life (Psalms 61:6–7; 91:14–16; 128:4–6). This life is characterized by:

God's presence (Psalms 16:11; 23:6; 27:4; 36:9),
joy (Psalm 16:11)
goodness (Psalm 23:6; 34:14–15), and
protection (Psalm 41:2; 61:7).

Psalms 21:3–6

The king returned victorious from battle and received honor from the people. His greatest honor came from God, who gave him blessings, life, and his presence.

Psalms 21:1–13

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

Psalms 20:1–24:10

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).

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